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Photos by Steve Nix
What animal can you find when looking at the picture of this flower? You get extra points if you name the flowering plant.
Answer: The animal is a green tree frog, the flower is a member of the Morning-glory family. The flower is Ipomoea pandurata or Wild Potato-vine. The tuberous root of the plant is said to have been roasted and eaten by native Americans.
The animal was IDed by Rita LaValley, Oklahoma
Again, send your answer to: forestry.guide@about.com using the subject title "NNA Tree ID"

