Hamamelidaceae Liquidambar styraciflua L.

Sweetgum

Cherokee - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 58

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Scientific name: Liquidambar styraciflua L.
USDA symbol: LIST2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sweetgum
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Family (APG): Hamamelidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Hardened gum used for chewing gum.

RECRD: 9471 id: 20457