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American Elm

Ulmus americana

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

leaflets?
i had a look again. These seem to be seed pods more than leaflets.

Notes:

American Elm tree seedlings.

Reference Links:

American Elm Tree Seedlings, Ulmus americana

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (11)
HemaShah
Thnx Arlanda. Yes, it is pretty similar to your spotting. Samaras from 3 different part of the world at nearly the same time of the year!. interesting. Sachin from India,yours from Spain and California here.
arlanda
They are samaras, the elm fruit, have a look http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9871888
HemaShah
Cindy I included a new picture. Picture number 3 shows a seed pod more than a leaflet.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Beautiful Emma,the first photo is perfect,the contrast of the colour it's very well cach,and the green almost yellow:)gorgeous
HemaShah
Who would have thought that another similar spotting existed!
CindyBinghamKeiser
These clustered leaves are so pretty! It's one of only 10 nature pics I took while in Europe - before I became addicted to PN :) It took me months to figure out what it was!
HemaShah
a new beginning! i just loved the green with a touch of burgundy. Thnx as usual Cindy! Otherwise would have been puzzled for ever.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Emma, this may be an Elm tree. I have a similar spotting from Venice: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6935832
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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