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Description: Mingo Oak Cross-section/Slice. At the time this tree was cut in Mingo County, West Virginia, it was the oldest white oak in the United States. This slice currently resides in the West Virginia Davis College. When it was cut in 1938 it was estimated to be around 584 years old. This image is a close-up view of the growth rings.
Title: MingoOak2-closeup of growth rings
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Author: Celticchrys
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