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Common Pear

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A specimen of Pyrus communis, judged to be the second largest of its type in Wisconsin, growing among smaller trees and shrubs at the edge of a cultivated field along North Wauwautosa Road.

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
W013CZH
Legacy ID
WHi 126529

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