Quercus nigra L., Water Oak
Quercus nigra, Water Oak, leaves are lighter green
underneath than on top. Tarrant Co., Texas
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak, leaves have
whitish veins, or ribs. Tarrant Co., Texas
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak, bark is
smoother when young and develops rough,
furrowed bark with age. Wake Co., North
Carolina
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak,
dark rough bark.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak, leaf
stems and new spring growth.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak, leaves
turn from bright green in the spring to
dark, leathery and glossy by
summer.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Quercus nigra, Water Oak, foliage.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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