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Acer negundo
Box elder
Deciduous tree
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The Acer negundo plant species is found in N. America - Nova Scotia to Florida, west to California and Manitoba. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Box elder.

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Latin Name:  Acer negundo
Common Name:  Box elder
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  21   Mature Width:  8
 
Habitat:  Found in a variety of soil types, growing best in lowland sites along rivers, streams, ponds or seasonally flooded flats[229].



Medicinal Information:  A tea made from the inner bark is used as an emetic[222, 257].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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