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Thornless Common Honeylocust

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A winter view of a specimen of Gleditsia triacanthos inermis, judged to be the largest of its type in Wisconsin. The tree is standing next to the stone facade of the University United Methodist Church. The tree has lost one of its two main branches. In the background are modern buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Date Created:
1979
Creator:
Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang

Publication Information

Creator Hoffmann, B-Wolfgang
Date Created 1979

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection R. Bruce Allison photographs, undated
Call Number PH 7049.1.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013D3R
Legacy ID
WHi 126510

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