Nature Example
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Oak
A large, strong tree known for its distinctive leaves and acorns.
Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Click here for the license
Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Click here for the license
How to identify:
Look for its wavy-edged (lobed) leaves, its rough, cracked bark, and its small, hard fruit called acorns.
💡 Fun Facts
- An oak tree doesn't start producing its first acorns until it is about 40 years old.
- A single oak tree can be a habitat for over 500 different species of insect, bird, and mammal.
- In autumn, its leaves turn a golden-brown before falling to the ground.