Acer rubrum
Acer = sharp-tasting, acid (acrid)
rubrum = red
| Scientific Name: | Acer rubrum |
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| Family: | Aceraceae |
| Common Name: | Red Maple |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
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| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 12 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Lobed |
| Leaf Toothing: | Lobed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Leaves with 3 lobes |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |