Acer rubrum Red maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer rubrum
Red maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer rubrum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Florida, west to Texas, Minnesota and Ontario. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red maple.

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Latin Name:  Acer rubrum
Common Name:  Red maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Usually found in swamps and uplands, it also occasionally grows on dry rocky hillsides and sand dunes[43, 82].

Medicinal Information: The bark has astringent properties and has been used as an application for sore eyes[4]. The inner bark was used according to one report[257]. An infusion of the bark has been used to treat cramps and dysentery[257].

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