Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Hamamelidaceae


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Winter-spring.
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Provides some food and significant cover for wildlife. Larval host plant for luna (Actias luna) moths.
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We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.


Forest & Kim Starr
Forest & Kim Starr
Forest & Kim Starr
Forest & Kim Starr