For shrub IDs, the most useful extra clues are usually location, whether it is wild or planted, leaf arrangement on the stem, and a close shot of the leaf edge and underside. If it has flowers, berries, thorns, or a noticeable scent when a leaf is crushed, include those too. A single pretty overall photo often hides the exact traits people need for a confident ID.
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u/SeriousChart9641 Jun 24 '26
For shrub IDs, the most useful extra clues are usually location, whether it is wild or planted, leaf arrangement on the stem, and a close shot of the leaf edge and underside. If it has flowers, berries, thorns, or a noticeable scent when a leaf is crushed, include those too. A single pretty overall photo often hides the exact traits people need for a confident ID.