This website describes these common trees, PLT activities, and other points of interest. For each Tree ID Stop, the most accepted common name is listed in the upper right-hand corner.
Next, the scientific name which is standard world-wide is given in italics. Various other commonly used names for the tree are listed at the top of this section.
Occasionally you will see text in red, which denotes a caution about that tree.
Quick ID:
This section gives specific characters to look for, such as leaf type, leaf margins, bark color, tree height, etc. Vocabulary words are in green; when you scroll your mouse over them, a definition appears. (Requires IE6+)
Each page will also contain an image of the plant being described.