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Welcome to the Forestry Site's Second ID Page...
The first Mystery Tree ID site has been a complete success. This kind of site is real easy to do and I want to continue with a site that might offer just a bit more than trees; it also may be a tad harder. I will try to bring various things of the forest to your attention and offer a challenge to your identification skills.
Again, I will give a new clue every two or three days until the mystery photo is identified. The clues will become progressively easier until you either get the correct answer or I have to tell you what you are looking at. You can give any name but I will decide if the common or scientific name is correct. I encourage that you send photos of your own and become a guest page host. You should e-mail a digital photo as an attachment (I cannot scan a photo) to forestry.guide@about.com. You will get full Guest Host recognition. If the photo belongs to someone please give full credit....
I ask that you e-mail me your answer. Remember that by doing so you have agreed to allow me to use your name as the latest winner. I do require your name and state of residence to be an active participant and will allow you only one guess per day and one win per month.
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With all that said...here are the clues.
* A tree is defined as a woody plant which at maturity is 20 feet or more in height, with a single trunk, unbranched for at least several feet above the ground and having a more or less definite crown.
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"
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