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Indiana Tree Leaf Identification Resources for Science Projects

Three excellent online resources for identifying Indiana tree leaves:

Monitoring the Moraine Tree ID Book: PDF guide with photos
About.com Forestry 100 Trees ID: Comprehensive photo key
Virginia Tech Dendrology: Interactive identification tool

Project Tips

Collect leaves with stems attached (critical for ID)
Press between newspaper under heavy books 1-2 weeks
Label with date, location, tree description
Photograph bark, buds, overall form for bonus points

These resources cover all native Indiana species. The Moraine guide uses real photos—best for visual matching.

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