Growing in northeastern Indiana, zone 5b.







I thought it would be easy to trace, but I'm coming up empty.

American Basswood?

Thanks, Green. I think you've nailed it. That was fast!

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You are very welcome. I can Google Image with the best of 'em!

@lovemyhouse - ever since I found an unknown insect in my garden and typed into Google Images "what is this red insect with black legs and his butt sticking up in the air" and even before I finished typing, Google did the auto complete to let me know someone had previously asked a similar question , I have been hooked. I just type in the basic description and ta-da, there are the answers, in picture form. Of course, I do follow up with actual research to be sure I am almost correct. Assassin bugs are my new favorite insect and I love Google Images.
This is more fun than reading mystery books and much better eye/brain exercise.

I hadn't even known about it. It seems to be a very useful tool for defining a starting point.

Greene, thank you. Had no idea I could do that. Will check it out.

Oh, drat. I have given away the secret.

I won't tell.