Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis · Cannabaceae (Cannabis and Hemp family, which includes hackberries)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Ovated to lanceolate with an asymmetrical (skewed) base and an acuminate (tapered) tip
Margin
Serrate (coarsely toothed) along the margins, typically entire near the asymmetrical base
Arrangement
Alternate arrangement along the twig, often with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent palmate-like basal veins radiating from the distinctly asymmetrical leaf base
Key Features
Asymmetrical leaf base, coarsely toothed margins, prominent net-like venation, and rough-textured surface combined with warty bark on the parent tree
Description
This is a fallen, senescing simple leaf resting on a paved gravel surface.
Habitat
Found in rich alluvial soils along streams, floodplains, and upland forests; tolerant of a wide range of moisture and pH conditions
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from southern Canada down to Texas and Florida