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Latin Names
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Woody Plants of Oregon
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Woody Broadleaf Search
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Additional Information
Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
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USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
Sunset's Climate Zones
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elata
(Angelica Tree )
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elata
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(Variegated Angelica Tree)
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avellana
(Chilean hazelnut)
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