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American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), also known as American storax, [3] hazel pine, [4] bilsted, [5] redgum, [3] satin-walnut, [3] star-leaved gum, [5] alligatorwood, [3] gumball tree, [6] or simply sweetgum, [3] [7] is a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane regions of Mexico and Central America.
Liquidambar, commonly called sweetgum [2] (star gum in the UK), [3] gum, [2] redgum, [2] satin-walnut, [2] styrax or American storax, [2] is the only genus in the flowering plant family Altingiaceae and has 15 species. [1] They were formerly often treated as a part of the Hamamelidaceae. They are native to southeast and east Asia, the eastern ...
The fruits ripen in November to December, and the seeds are wind dispersed. The tree is very attractive and especially valued for its colourful autumn leaves. Oriental sweet gum trees favour an elevation of between 0–400 m (0–1,312 ft), a mean annual rainfall of 1,000–1,200 mm (39–47 in) and a mean annual temperature of 18 °C (64 °F).
rum balls. bourbon balls. chocolate peanut butter balls (aka buckeyes) peppermint bark. gum drops. chocolate covered pretzels. homemade marshmallows. Related: 65 Make-Ahead Holiday Treats. No-Bake ...
Liquidambar formosana has many medicinal uses. The leaves and roots are used in the treatment of cancerous growths. The stem bark is used in the treatment of fluxes and skin diseases. The fruits used in the treatment of arthritis, lumbago, oedema, oliguria, and decreased milk production and skin diseases.
The mochi should be solid yet pliable and a little translucent with a stretchy texture, like taffy or bubble gum. If you notice any wet or runny spots, microwave the mixture for an additional 30 ...
As the host, you need to do a little shopping beforehand so you can get an assortment of small items, like chocolate coins, lottery tickets, ribbon, dollar bills, packs of gum, hair accessories ...
The flowers are insignificant, yellow/green in colour, and are followed by small gum-balls that persist on the tree until winter. The wood exudes a sweet-smelling resin when pierced, giving the tree its common name. [4]