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Leaf ID'd by John J as Broussonetia papyrifera, paper mulberry

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Umbrian

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Leaf ID'd by John J as Broussonetia papyrifera, paper mulberry
« on: September 23, 2014, 10:05:35 AM »
Thought these leaves on a tree had been eaten ....but no. Leaves and leaf stems furry and underside much paler green
« Last Edit: September 30, 2014, 09:10:25 AM by Alisdair »
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Pauline

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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2014, 12:09:31 PM »
The shape reminds me of Mulberry but I'm fairly sure I'll be wrong. So many plants, so little time! :)


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John J

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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2014, 12:18:26 PM »
Carole, try the Paper Mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera.
« Last Edit: September 23, 2014, 02:23:23 PM by John J »
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2014, 06:29:32 AM »
Thanks John, it looked rather like a Fig to me but I realised it wasn't after some research. I loved the unusual leaves but read it is invasive and so perhaps not for me :)
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John J

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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2014, 05:07:57 PM »
Pauline, I meant to say don't be so hard on yourself that was a good spot, the Broussonetia is in the Mulberry family (Moraceae). Also juvenile mulberry leaves can sometimes take on a similar shape to that shown.
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Pauline

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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2014, 05:48:13 PM »
Thanks for the encouragement, John. :) Though there really are so very many plants I find it quite overwhelming - I train myself to recognise one and half-a-dozen lookalikes immediately pop up. It won't stop me trying though.  ;)
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