Acer rubrum

Scientific Name: Acer rubrum
Common Name: red maple
Global Conservation Status: G5 - Secure

Paired leaves with jagged (serrate) margins help identify red maple. The leaves can be red, orange, or a dull color in autumn, depending on environmental conditions.
Photographer: Gary Fleming

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