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Greene's maple

Scientific Name: Acer glabrum var. greenei

Family: Aceraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Greene's Maple (Acer glabrum var. greenei)

Greene's maple, scientifically known as Acer glabrum var. greenei, is a variety of the Rocky Mountain maple (Acer glabrum). It's a maple species native to western North America.

Common Names

  • Greene's maple
  • Rocky Mountain maple
  • Rock maple
  • Douglas maple
  • New Mexico maple
  • Torrey maple
  • California mountain maple
  • Dwarf maple
  • Mountain maple

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acer glabrum Torr. var. greenei Keller
  • Family: Aceraceae
  • Synonyms: Greene's maple
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America.
  • Acer glabrum var. greenei is endemic to central California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Acer glabrum var. greenei has very small leaves and samaras (winged seeds).