Young leaves of box elder in Caney Creek Trail (Little ...

The image features a close-up photograph of young box elder leaves sprouting from a small stem. The leaves are positioned at the top center of the frame and appear to be growing towards the left side of the image.

**Key Characteristics:**

* **Leaf Shape:** Each leaf is triangular, with three pointed lobes. Two lobes point outward (towards the camera) on one side of the stem, while a third lobe points inward (away from the camera).
* **Leaf Size and Color:** The leaves are approximately 2-3 inches long and have a vibrant green color.
* **Background:** The background is blurred but appears to be a forest floor covered in fallen leaves or twigs.

**Context:**

The image was captured on March 20, 2022, near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north of Montgomery, Texas. – AI vision