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American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Saxifragales ›Family: Altingiaceae ›Genus: Liquidambar

About

American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), also known as American storax, hazel pine, bilsted, redgum, satin-walnut, star-leaved gum, alligatorwood, or simply sweetgum, is a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane regions of Mexico and Central America. Sweet gum is one of the main valuable forest trees in the southeastern United States, and is a popular ornamental tree in temperate climates. It is recognizable by the combination...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American sweetgum?
The scientific name of American sweetgum is Liquidambar styraciflua.
What kingdom does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the order Saxifragales.
What family does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the family Altingiaceae.
What genus does American sweetgum belong to?
American sweetgum belongs to the genus Liquidambar.