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Sweetgum

Liquidambar Styraciflua

Description:

The tree trunk has been split, probably when the tree was younger, so that it has a double trunk. The fruits are small spiked ball shapes that have turned brown in winter. They can be seen on the branches on the tree and covering the ground around it.

Habitat:

Marshlands Conservancy woods.

Notes:

Also called redgum, sapgum.

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3 Comments

SarahWhitt
SarahWhitt 12 years ago

I love these lil sweetgum pods! :)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

This would be a great addition to the Seed and Seed Pods mission. Please consider joining.Thanks!!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8362...

Veetorious
Veetorious 12 years ago

I don't know what it is.. but the first shot is absolutely epic! Very nice capture!!

RiverValleyRunner
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RiverValleyRunner

Rye, New York, USA

Spotted on Jan 15, 2012
Submitted on Jan 15, 2012

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