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January 4, 2021

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Shell Ridge can be seen against the sky through the branches of this large, old valley oak. Photo by Bill Hunt.
This valley oak (Quercus lobata) commands respect as it sprawls majestically over grassland west of Lafayette. It can be seen south of Highway 24 above the Oakwood Athletic Club. Photo by Randal DeLuchi.
Valley oak (Quercus lobata). Photo by Elsa de Becker.

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