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Leaf Margins: Serrulate
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Higan Cherry
(Prunus subhirtella)

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(Amelanchier x grandiflora)

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White Willow
(Salix alba)

 

 

Leaf Margins: Serrulate

Many minute sharp forward-pointing teeth along leaf margin. These teeth are finer than the teeth of serrate leaves.

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