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Old 29-06-2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Stewart Robert Hinsley View Post
I came across what appeared to be a self-sown sapling in a wooded
ravine. It was too shaded for photography, but I was to place a leaf in
a shaft of light so at least I got a photograph of that. Anyone
recognise it?

http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/Leaf01.jpg
http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/Leaf02.jpg
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First reaction is that it's a Sorbus., close to the S aria end of the spectrum. This is from the overall look of it, the texture, and the texture of the underside.
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