# Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/infopubs/Native-Tree-ID-spreads_2016_pub.pdf
DUE DATE: Wednesday, October 10, 2017
Biology students will conduct a tree identification project resulting in a tree-leaf collection. The project will acquaint students with the process of tree identification through the use of a dichotomous key. Students will compile an individual collection of local tree flora for 10 native Virginia tree species based on the following criteria:

## There must be a cover page that includes

    title, student name, teacher name, and period.

## A table of contents must be included after the cover page and correspond to the numbered pages for each tree. Each entry into the index will have the following formatting

* Scientific name followed by the common name in parenthesis left justified.
* After name, right justified page numbers
* Index should be typed
** EX: Acer Rubrum (Red Maple).................................................................pages 2-3

## All specimens must be mounted neatly and displayed as described.

* Heat sealed between two pieces of wax paper measuring 8.5 x 11 inches
* Two leaves per species, if space permits, on each page. Large leaves may be represented by one specimen.
* Labeled with both scientific name (appearing on label 1st) and common name.
** Labels must be applied to each page using sticker labels or paper affixed in neat manner and located in the bottom lower right corner
*** EX: Acer rubrum (Red Maple)
                         Pg.3

## An information page for each tree species will proceed each leaf and should be facing the leaf and include the following information

    (include roman numerals and topic).
* Scientific name and Common Name: Scientific name italicized or underlined followed by the common name in parenthesis.
* Tree location: Approximate location of where you found the tree.
* Tree type: Conifer, deciduous, or evergreen
* Leaf: Simple, compound, needle or scales. If needles, report the number of needles per bundle.
* Leaf margin: Toothed (serrated), lobed, smooth, scaled, toothed and lobed
* Leaf arrangement on branch: Spiral, swirled, alternate, opposite
* Habitat: Where the tree is most often found: upland, wetland, along river edges etc.
* Virginia Range: Is it found over the entire state, southeastern Virginia, Piedmont etc.?
* Fruit: Look for fleshy fruit, seed pods, or nuts which may be present at this time of year. You must include a representation of the fruit and may attach the actual fruit to the page (if it is reasonable) or sketch or reproduce a picture.
* Reference cited where information was acquired. Pictures, as well as, information must be cited in APA format.

## Contents

* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Allegheny Chinkapin
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Eastern Redbud
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Eastern Redcedar
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/White Oak
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Black Locust
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Pin Oak
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/Slippery Elm
* Virginia Native Tree Leaf Identification Project/