52. Leaf midrib and veins yellow and very prominent beneath, primary veins closely and evenly spaced, not branched Indian cherry [259] 52. Leaf veins not very prominent beneath, not yellow, not evenly spaced [53]
53. Leaves broader toward tip, sometimes lobed [43] 53. Leaves not broader toward tip, not lobed persimmon [273]
Leaves Simple and Opposite
54. Upper pairs of leaves often united around stem [55] 54. Upper pairs of leaves not united around stem [56]
55. A vine, leaves evergreen coral honeysuckle (rare) [282] 55. A shrub, though some of stems long and straggling bush honeysuckle [283]
56. Leaf margins entire or wavy [57] 56. Leaf margins serrate or coarsely toothed [63]
57. Leaves ½ to 1½ inches long [58] 57. Leaves 1½ to 10 inches long [59]
58. Leaves light yellowish green, glossy, narrowly oblong-obovate St. Andrew’s cross (sandy land) [268] 58. Leaves dark green above, lighter and downy beneath, not glossy, ovate Indian currant [284]
59. Leaves glossy above, often in whorls of three or sometimes more, midrib broad and yellow button bush [281] 59. Leaves not glossy above, not in whorls, midrib not yellow [60]
60. Leaves 7 to 10 inches long catalpa or cigar tree (rare) [279] 60. Leaves less than 6 inches long [61]