Acer glabrum var. glabrum
(Rocky Mountain Maple)
Fruit, Acer glabrum var. glabrum, FR 411, North Lake Rd., Las Animas Co. 7188
Fruit, Acer glabrum var. glabrum, FR 411, North Lake Rd., Las Animas Co. 7194
Fruit, Acer glabrum var. glabrum, FR 411, North Lake Rd., Las Animas Co. 7168
Acer glabrum var. glabrum, FR 411, North Lake Rd., Las Animas Co. 7175
Acer glabrum var. glabrum, FR 411, North Lake Rd., Las Animas Co. 1708
| Scientific Name | Acer glabrum var. glabrum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ACGLG2 |
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Maple | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 28743 |
| Family | Sapindaceae (Soapberry) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills and montane (5200 to 10500 ft.); various soils in woodlands, along streams and in gulches. Plant: Shrub or small tree growing in dense clumps of many small trunks, usually up 16 ft. tall, but can be 20 to 30 ft tall, and spreading 10 to 15 ft. Leaves: Shiny, green, deciduous leaves having 3 to 5 deeply-cut lobes, or three distinct leaflets; overall 7/8 to 3-1/8 inches wide; on petioles 1 to 3-3/4 inches long; edges with sharp teeth; leaves turn yellow to reddish-orange in fall. Inflorescence: Clusters of a few green, inconspicuous flowers with protruding white stamens. Bloom Period: April to June. Fruit: Smooth winged seeds ("samaras") 7/8 to 1-1/8 inch long. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Wildflower Center, Jepson E-flora, and SW Colorado Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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