Is the base of the leaf stalk swollen or not?
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Base of leaf stalk swollen, covering axillary bud
Stipules encircling the stem and leaving a ring scar after falling
Plane Trees & Sycamores (Platanus spp.)
Plane Trees & Sycamores (Platanus spp.)
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Base of leaf stalk not swollen
Stipule free, no ring scar around node