sweetgum

sweetgum
sweet gum Liquidambar styraciflua Wendy Smith n.
1. Any of several trees of the genus Liquidambar, especially L. styraciflua of North America and Central America, having palmately lobed leaves, prickly round hanging fruits, and wood used to make furniture.
2. The aromatic resin obtained from this tree.

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