Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Aceraceae   Maple Family

Genus: Acer   Maple
Genus of about 200 species of trees or shrubs having winged fruit (samaras). Generally found in northern temperate climates, especially in China.

Scientific Name: Acer saccharinum L.
Common Name(s): Silver Maple, White Maple, River Maple, Soft Maple
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Opposite leaves with 5 lobes. The leaves are whitish-silver and pubescent on the undersides and dark green above.

ID: Hrb-ACRSA-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, mature, stem