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Cladrastis kentukea


 

Cladrastis kentukea
American yellowwood

Alternate and pinnately compound, the leaves bear 5-9 (11) bright green leaflets, each entire, 3-4" long and elliptic to ovate or slightly obovate. The base of the petiole is enlarged and completely covers the bud.

 
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