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Sweet gum tree (seed)

Liquidambar styraciflua

Photo by mophillips
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Field Notes

Description:

This is the seed that falls off of a sweet gum tree. It looks like a spiky ball and is commonly called a "gumball."

Habitat:

Sweet gum trees are mainly found on the east coast of North America.

Reference Links:

Sweetgum (Liquidambar) - Information on Sweetgum, Liquidambar styraciflua

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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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