Pterocarya stenoptera — Chinese Wingnut

A rare mid-Victorian introduction.

A broad tree, the alternate leaves have wide wings on either side of the leaf-stalk. The buds are naked. The fruit has long downward-pointing wings.

For similar trees see: Alternate pinnate leaves

 
 

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