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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Woody
2.
Broad leaf
Gums
(Hamamelidaceae)
Sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua L.)
Native
perennial
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Notes: Sometimes confused with sycamore from a
distance. However, a quick glance at
the bark will resolve the situation. An
important timber tree, widely used in furniture manufacture because it
resembles black walnut when stained. Liquidambar refers to the
amber-colored
sap; styraciflua is derived from a Latin phrase meaning "storax
fluid".
NWI status:
FAC+
Last update: 2/03/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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