Few Leaflets
Distinguishing Features: Many leaflets, young twigs have a waxy layer that can be rubbed off
Distinguishing Features: Single-winged seeds in sparse clusters
Distinguishing Features: Single-winged seeds in dense clusters, buds fuzzy and dark reddish brown
Distinguishing Features: Corky and ridged bark, black or green berries
Distinguishing Features: Last leaflet is largest, sharply toothed leaves, nut husk splits in 4 sections
Distinguishing Features: Showy flowers in large spikes, leaflets attached to a center point, spiky husk around nuts
Distinguishing Features: Shaggy bark, usually only 5 leaflets, thick nut husk splits