A Cottonwood catkin. Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever come across a catkin while exploring the Rocky Mountains? I bet you have, but you didn’t know what it was. Continue reading
Catkin – Have You Seen One In Rocky Mountains?
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Common Leaf Shapes – How Many Do You Know?
How would you describe the shape of this leaf?
A basic knowledge of the common leaf shapes can help with tree and plant identification. Here are the common leaf shapes you may encounter in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Common Leaf Edges For Plant & Tree Identification
A basic knowledge of common leaf edges will greatly help with the identification of plants. Here are some of the common leaf edges you are likely to encounter. Continue reading
Common Plant And Tree Terms For Beginners
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Knowing certain plant and tree terminology will help beginners when they are learning about plants and trees. Here are a number of common terms or words that you may encounter. Continue reading
Winter Tree Identification Made Easy For Beginners
Can you identify trees during winter?
Winter tree identification is not simply a matter of looking at the leaves because trees don’t have leaves in winter. Here are tips on what to look for to identify trees in winter. Continue reading