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EVENTS |
Sense of Community on KSMU 91.1 FM story on the Centennial Project and Arboretum- Dec. 20, 2004
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| Mapping the Past and GIS Day Events - Nov. 17, 2004 |
Centennial Arporetum Tags go up! (Fall 2004) |
Download a 2005 Calendar (here) |
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Ohio
Buckeye (Aesculus glabra)
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Hippocastanaceae
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tree
#31 in spring
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above image to see a larger map
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| Native
to: |
| Missouri |
| Leaf
Arrangement and Shape: |
| Opposite
with compound palm-shaped leaves (7 or so leaflets) |
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Type: |
| Leathery
capsule |
| Maximum
Height: |
| 50
feet |
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leaves are the first to emerge of all tree species in the area.
Buckeye seeds are considered poisonous until they have been
boiled or roasted, and have been carried in pockets to prevent
rheumatism. Buckeyes are thought to be good luck by some people. |
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tree
#24 in fall
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tree
#112 in winter
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By moving your mouse over the thumbnail photos of the trees you can see a larger picture. |
| If you click on any of the images you will see the full size photograph or map. |
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