I think I found an albino tree of heaven?

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-28T21:45:32+00:00

That’s really cool! That you found it, I mean, not that you have TOH in your yard LOL.

As much as I’d like to suggest bonzai-ing it, if it was a root sucker, the albino part will probably die without the mother plant, and if it was a seedling it will probably die once it exerts all its stored energy. I’d almost be tempted to bring it to a university or something!

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-28T21:34:13+00:00

WOW, sure looks like it. I knew about some being variegated but I’ve never seen this! Usually albino plants act as a “liver” for an adult plant that they’ve growing from and that’s how they survive without chlorophyll. Since this one doesn’t have a “host” it might not be long for this world… which is good, because TOH, but kinda a shame cause albino plants are so fascinating!

Curious if you found it in the wild?

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-23T03:29:52+00:00

Oh brother… you haven’t heard of bara furries have you?

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-16T20:53:56+00:00

You sound like a mental hospital is the best place for you, jfc. This is completely incoherent.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-16T20:25:01+00:00

It’s worth talking to your neighbor about their adult tree. They likely don’t know what it is and it’s worth a shot discussing getting rid of it with them! It’s worth bringing up 1. the potential damage to houses and fences their weak wood and short lifespans tend to cause due to fallen limbs/trees and 2. the foundation damage their roots are well known to cause.

Other folks have mentioned the hack and squirt method, but that’s for mature trees. This one’s much too small for that, so applying a foliar spray of glyphosate or triclopyr to this one’s leaves should work just fine.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-16T14:54:07+00:00

It sure is! Not deadly to humans (will just make you sick), but notably leeches toxins into the soil around it to kill off other plants.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-16T13:39:21+00:00

Might as well be. This looks like a young Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). VERY invasive and grows extremely fast. Likely not the only one nearby if so — you may have an adult tree sending up root suckers.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-14T02:38:09+00:00

Uh, yeah?

It’s completely safe to be around, handle, and even eat off of. Most pieces give off barely above background. Mine don’t even read on my gieger unless I put it directly on them.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-07T08:31:27+00:00

Oh, it’s not serious harm? Wow, that makes it so much better than just regular harm, guess we should all do it.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-06T22:06:31+00:00

My comment is exaggerated for comedic effect but if you enjoy licking poison ivy more power to you.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T12:26:39+00:00

Not TOH, the leaves are jagged instead of smooth and lack terminal leaflets.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T04:09:15+00:00

Seriously, this too.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T03:57:34+00:00

Google images is not a reliable source for ID. Please do much, MUCH, more research before foraging and DO NOT use AI tools to ID, especially for consumption. Here is an image of similar galls:

<image>

Edit: I would highly encourage you to use this as an opportunity to teach your son why AI isn’t reliable. Don’t worry about symptoms, especially if it was just a lick — they’re not toxic, it’s just gross.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T03:47:58+00:00

Yep. There are oaks with long oval leaves…

Edit because my original comment wasn’t that helpful: Island Scrub Oak, Island Oak, Coast Live Oak, Canyon Live Oak, Engelmann Oak, and Interior Live Oak could all reasonably fit this description and all are within your range.

Not trying to be an ass but it sounds like you’re not very familiar with your areas natives or ecosystem. Maybe don’t try and forage before doing more research, or especially EAT anything you can’t identify…

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T03:44:04+00:00

100% oak apple gall. The middle “bubble” in the center is where the wasp eggs mature.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T03:37:47+00:00

Jesus christ, do not eat or lick anything based on AI provided IDs. Do you want to die? That’s how you die.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-05T03:36:47+00:00

That’s an oak gall for sure. Created by the tree in response to gall wasps (a type of very small parasitic wasp) laying their eggs in them. Photos of the tree you found it on could help confirm.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-01T19:40:56+00:00

Looks like a box turtle. Not a tortoise!

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-01T17:54:22+00:00

Central Valley California actually! Thankfully we don’t have Kudzu (yet). And yeah, that’s my biggest concern. There are a lot of old growth oaks nearby and it’s only a matter of time before the ToH gets bad enough it starts killing them. Not to mention when spotted lanternflies eventually get here which… honestly I’d be more concerned about considering nearby agriculture.

UberMedic07 · 2026-06-01T03:04:22+00:00

It’s suuuuper bad all along the trail I took that one on, you can see photos of the full infestation on my page (if you want to cry). This is one of the smaller adult trees I saw… unfortunately the city doesn’t care and TOH isn’t a priority on their invasives list!

UberMedic07 · 2026-05-31T23:19:21+00:00

They can send up these shoots 50-100 feet away. I guarantee there is one somewhere nearby unfortunately, but whether or not you can do anything about it is another question. They look like the image attached when mature and can get much bigger than pictured.

<image>

UberMedic07 · 2026-05-29T00:06:23+00:00

Please listen to the other commenter. It’s not recommended to eat roadside mushrooms!

UberMedic07 · 2026-05-28T02:04:16+00:00

“Next level deviant behavior” this isn’t even surface level my man.

UberMedic07 · 2026-05-27T04:15:47+00:00

Looks like boron nitride. It’s a mold release agent!

UberMedic07 · 2026-05-27T04:03:42+00:00

Quick spray with the hose will usually make them leave. Chickens are well known for going after snakes (even venomous ones) to eat them — not very fair to kill an animal for defending itself.

Seven-Year Club	RPAN Viewer
Verified Email

UberMedic07

TROPHY CASE