Acer spicatum Mountain maple (Aceraceae) Deciduous tree

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Acer spicatum
Mountain maple
Deciduous tree
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The Acer spicatum plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Saskatchewan to Labrador, south to Wisconsin and Georgia. It is a member of the Aceraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain maple.

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Latin Name:  Acer spicatum
Common Name:  Mountain maple
Family:  Aceraceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Deep rich moist soils in cool habitats such as the edges of mountain streams, ravines or woodlands[229].

Medicinal Information: The North American Indians made an infusion of the pith of young twigs and used this as eye drops to soothe irritation caused by campfire smoke[226, 257]. The pith itself was used to remove foreign matter from the eyes[257]. An infusion or poultice made from the outer bark has been used to treat sore eyes[257]. A poultice made from boiled root chips has been applied externally to wounds and abcesses[257]. A compound infusion of the roots and bark is used to treat internal haemorrhage[257].

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