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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 rubrum L.
Common Name(s): Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, Soft Maple
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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3-5 lobed, ovate leaves with irregularly toothed sinusesCaption: 3-5 lobed, ovate leaves with irregularly toothed sinuses

ID: Hrb-ACRRB-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, mature
3-5 lobed, ovate leaves with irregularly toothed sinuses and gray bark.Caption: 3-5 lobed, ovate leaves with irregularly toothed sinuses and gray bark.

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