Black Maple 



Acer saecharum, var. nigrum (Miclix. f.) Britt. [Acer nigrum Michx. f.] 



Portion of a brandi showing staminatc 4. A pi.stillate flower, lateral view x 2 



flowers and immature leaves x "4 5. A branch showing mature leaves anrl fruit 



A staminate flower, lateral view x 2 x % 



Portion of a branch showing pistillate (i. Winter "twig x % 

 flowers anil iiiiinature h'aves x Va 



