Acer glabrum Rock maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer glabrum
Rock maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer glabrum plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California, west to New Mexico. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock maple.

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Latin Name:  Acer glabrum
Common Name:  Rock maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Edges of mountain streams, on rocks and in coniferous woods, 1500 - 2000 metres[82, 184].

Edible Uses: Edible young shoots - cooked. They are used like asparagus[85]. The seedlings, gathered in early spring, are eaten fresh or can be dried for later use[213]. The dried crushed leaves have been used as a spice[257]. Seeds - cooked. The wings are removed and the seeds boiled then eaten hot[213]. The seeds are about 6mm long[82]. Inner bark[85]. No more details are given but inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread. An emergency food, it is usually only used when all else fails[85].

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