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Sweet-gum

Liquidambar
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Saxifragales (Hamamelidales)
Family:Hamamelidaceae
Genus: Liquidambar
\'Binomial nomenclature'
Liquidambar sp.

The Sweet-gums are a genus Liquidambar in the family Hamamelidaceae comprising three species of large deciduous trees, 25-40m tall, with palmately lobed leaves:

They are popular ornamental trees, particularly in warm-temperate areas with hot summers, being some of the most reliable trees for good autumn (fall) colours in these conditions.


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