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Oaks
Quercus spp.
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Overcup oak
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Three different types of oak trees found in the wetland area are the Overcup oak (Q. lyrata), the Water oak (Q. nigra), and the Pin oak (Q. palustris).
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Pin oak
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Water oak
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The pin oak has a characteristic oval shape as the lower branches point downwards, the middle ones are horizontal, and the higher ones point upwards.
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees
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Pin Oak
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