Spot a sassafras tree by its alternately arranged, simple leaves that are lobed or notched and are as wide as they are long. The sassafras tree's leaves are fragrant and may be tri-lobed or mitten-shaped. Step 7 Identify the yellow poplar by its simple, alternate leaves with smooth edges...
though not in its rightful place in the ground. Putting the plants aside under some sassafras trees by our driveway, I intended to give them a better home, but life got in the way. As the leaves dropped and the snow fell
The staff biologist was unable to recognize it, and a more scientific excursion was arranged. It was soon ascertained that the tree, the Wollemi pine, matched fossils from the Jurassic era.The discovery caused a sensation in scientific circles and among the Australian public, with tabloids ...