Aceraceae Acer saccharinum L.
Silver Maple
Iroquois - Food, Sweetener
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 142
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Acer saccharinum L.
Scientific name: Acer saccharinum L.
USDA symbol: ACSA2 (
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Common names: Silver Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sweetener
Notes: Sap used to make sugar.
RECRD: 7941 id: 653