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Latin Names
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Woody Plants of Oregon
Woody Plant Search
Woody Broadleaf Search
Conifer Search
Additional Information
Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
Scientific Plant Names
Glossary of technical terms
USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
Sunset's Climate Zones
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Oregon Master Gardener Training: Identifying Woody Plants
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Broadleaf Plant Search
Castanea
Castanea
dentata
(American Chestnut)
Castanea
sativa
(European Chestnut )
Salix
Salix
magnifica
(Magnolia-leaf Willow )
Yucca
Yucca
brevifolia
(Joshua Tree)
Yucca
glauca
( Small Soapweed )
Yucca
recurvifolia
(Pendulous Yucca )