Question

Use this portion of a dichotomous key for tree identification to answer the question.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D) needlelike compound leaves attached staggered on the branch.  

The buckeye leaf is a compound leaf, which means there are many leaves connected by a single petiole on the branch or the stem. The shape of the buckeye leaf is needle like and they are present in a staggered manner on the branch. Hence, option (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect.  

Answer 2

They are nonlobed simple leaves and  are attached oppositely on the branch. 

A lobbed leaf is a leaf that has, you could say, arms. A dogwood leaf is round, like a mint leaf