Acer drummondii
Acer drummondii is a tree in the maple family closely related to Acer rubrum, but prefers swampy habitats.
| Scientific Name: | Acer drummondii |
| Synonym: | Acer rubrum var. drummondii |
| Family: | Aceraceae |
| Common Name: | Swamp Red Maple |
| Authority: | Hooker & Arnott |
| Etymology: | Acer is Latin for Maple (Wilhelm) or Celtic for hard, referring to the wood (Kurz), and drummondii is named after Thomas Drummond, a botanist from Scotland. |
| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | OBL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 12 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
| Flower Shape: | N/A |
| Flower # of Parts: | 5 |
| Flower Color: | Red, Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (widest below middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Lobed |
| Leaf Toothing: | irregularly toothed with 3 lobes |
| Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth) |
| Trunk/Bark: | Smooth |
| Armature: | None |
| Twig Characteristics: | Bud with imbricate scales. |
| Habitat: | Wetland |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | The mature leaves are densely white tomentose underneath. |
| Gee Whiz: | This is sometimes placed in the Sapindaceae. Distribution not available due to taxonomic reasons. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |