Species category

Shrub or Tree

Common name

red maple

Diagnostic characters

Identification notes

The seed is a samaraSamara:
A one-seeded winged fruit. The wing may be on one side as in maples (Acer) or surround the fruit as in elms (Ulmus).
which is winged for dissemination purposes. In maples of Sapindaceae, the fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
is divided into two samarasSamara:
A one-seeded winged fruit. The wing may be on one side as in maples (Acer) or surround the fruit as in elms (Ulmus).
which separate at maturity, therefore each is a half fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature