Young alder leaves
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Young alder leaves
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 10 May 2008
A particularly rusty hue to these new leaves by the Mill Stream in Tangier, Taunton. The "notch" at the apex becomes a bit more pronounced as the leaves mature on these water-loving trees.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.014882
Longitude
-3.108601