Staphylea trifolia - Bladdernut

This is a native large shrub/small tree that tends to form thickets.

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  • <i>Staphylea trifolia</i> ( Bladdernut ) - The bell-shaped flowers are about an inch and a half long.
    Staphylea trifolia ( Bladdernut )     Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2013 Hacklebarney State Park, Morris County, NJ
  • <i>Staphylea trifolia</i> ( Bladdernut )
    Staphylea trifolia ( Bladdernut )     Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2013 Hacklebarney State Park, Morris County, NJ
  • <i>Staphylea trifolia</i> ( Bladdernut ) - The leaves are compound with 3 leaflets.
    Staphylea trifolia ( Bladdernut )     Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2013 Hacklebarney State Park, Morris County, NJ
  • <i>Staphylea trifolia</i> ( Bladdernut )- Papery seed capsules
    Staphylea trifolia ( Bladdernut )     Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2013 Hacklebarney State Park, Morris County, NJ
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