I found some intriguing leaves in my backyard that occasionally show up, but I'm not sure what tree they belong to. They resemble petrified butterflies, but they're definitely leaves. I've searched for 'petrified butterfly leaves' online, but all I get are actual petrified butterflies, which isn't what I'm looking for. Can anyone help me identify what type of tree might produce leaves like these? By the way, I'm in Oklahoma, USA, in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a!
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Yeah! And since you're in Oklahoma, that narrows it down a bunch. There are several trees in that area that could fit the description.
Those actually look like the seeds of the Callaeum macropterum plant or something closely related! It’s interesting how they can be mistaken for leaves, right?
If you can provide your location, that could help a lot in identifying them! Knowing the state and hardiness zone makes a big difference in figuring out what trees might be shedding those leaves.
Seeds? Wow, that’s such a cool discovery! Thanks for clarifying!