Slash
Slash in bark of Lecythis prancei. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Creator(s): S. A. Mori
Description: Slash in bark of Lecythis prancei based on unvouchered tree number 2733 from Km 41, Amazonas, Brazil. Photo by S. A. Mori. Slash and blaze are synonyms but the first is the preferred term.
Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.
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Title
Slash
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Definition
A slanted cut through the bark that reveals charcters useful in field identification of trees.
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Notes
Slash and blaze are synonyms but the first is the preferred term.
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