In early spring when the trees of the woodlands prepare for leaf growth, those of the Horse-chestnut have a distinctive sticky coating to protect them

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In early spring when the trees of the woodlands prepare for leaf growth, those of the Horse-chestnut have a distinctive sticky coating to protect them from voracious insects

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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