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    4. what are the pale brown scales which grow on the stem of an oak seedling called?
    what are the pale brown scales which grow on the stem of an oak seedling called?

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    0  Views: 1562 Answers: 1 Posted: 10 years ago
    Colleen

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    I believe they are called loose scales or broad plates which become the bark of the tree when it matures. Quercus rubra is the name of the tree but not the name of the scales on the stem.
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      Quercus rubra


       

      10 years ago. Rating: 3
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        ROMOS

        Wow!needed to know that.
        commented 10 years ago
        Ducky

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        In case they start growing on YOU?
        commented 10 years ago
        ROMOS

        I like my greens & pinks & oranges.
        commented 10 years ago


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