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Maples
Acer spp.
This genus of trees has over 100 species native to North America and Eurasia. Most have opposite leaves with palmate lobes and veins, and double samaras or winged fruits.
Some species in this genus of trees have sap that can be turned into a sweet, flavorful syrup, reducing it down to 1/40th its volume!
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Learn about this species:

Wikipedia | List of Acer species | The Spruce | Harvard Arboretum | 8 Billion Trees | Nature Hills | Tree Hugger
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