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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"

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