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  • Latin Names
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  • Woody Plants of Oregon
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  • Additional Information
    • Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
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Broadleaf Plant Search

Alnus

Alnus glutinosa 'Laciniata' (Cutleaf Alder )

Ampelopsis

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (Porcelain Berry )

Betula

Betula pendula 'Laciniata' (Cutleaf European White Birch)

Kalopanax

Kalopanax septemlobus (Castor-aralia )

Liquidambar

Liquidambar formosana (Formosan Sweetgum)
Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Sweetgum)
Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum)
Liquidambar styraciflua Emerald Sentinel® (Emerald Sentinel Sweetgum)
Liquidambar styraciflua Happidaze™ (Happidaze Sweetgum)

Morus

Morus alba (White Mulberry )

Parthenocissus

Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy )

Platanus

Platanus × acerifolia (London Planetree )
Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore or Planetree )
Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore )

Rhus

Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' (Laceleaf Staghorn Sumac)

Ribes

Ribes odoratum (Golden Currant )

Vitis

Vitis coignetiae (Crimson Glory Vine)

Contact Info

Patrick Breen,
CPN (Certified Plant Nerd)
Patrick.Breen@oregonstate.edu
 

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