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Plants
An unlobed oak with narrow, glossy leaves — often mistaken for a laurel or willow.
Field facts
HabitatOld fields, roadsides, dry woods
RangeCentral and southern Indiana
When to lookLeaves hang brown into winter
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesWillow Oak, Blackjack Oak
Field note: Pioneers split its straight grain into roof shingles, hence the name.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Leave marcescent leaves in place; they shelter overwintering insects.
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