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American Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Photo by ReannaDee
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as 'monkey ball'. An ornamental tree known by it's star shaped leaves and spiked fruit.

Habitat:

Warm, temperate areas in North America

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Liquidambar styraciflua

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Luis H
May be the" American Sweet Gum" (Monkey Ball) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquidambar_styraciflua

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PublishedMay 25, 2011

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