The California Sweetgum and CLHS
The California Sweetgum is a ornamental tree that
is found in the parking lot of CLHS, and during the fall the leaves of the
sweetgum turn many colors.
Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
Sweet Gum
Scientific Name: Liquidamber styraciflua
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyt
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Altingiaceae
Genus: Liquidamber
Species: styraciflua
Natural Range
The Sweetgum is found in much of eastern North America
and in other temperate climate areas. Click here to
see a distribution map.
Interesting Facts
The Sweetgum has small spiked fruits that are
often called "gumballs". The wood is very compacted and a dark wood color
make it good for picture frames.
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The California Sweetgum and CLHS
The California Sweetgum is a ornamental tree that
is found in the parking lot of CLHS, and during the fall the leaves of the
sweetgum turn many colors.