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Sweet Gum

Liquidambar sp.

Photo by HemaShah
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sweet gum

Liquidambar sp.

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Comments (5)
AnnaWhipkey
The purpose is propagation. They are the fruits which contain seeds.
HemaShah
Thanks for bringing the gum balls to my notice. do they serve any purpose?
AnnaWhipkey
you're welcome. Sweetgum leaves are more star-shaped. You can also see the spiky sweetgum balls in this photo.
HemaShah
Thanks Anna, I mistook it for a Maple.
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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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