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A leaf showing the autumn color of sweetgum
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida

The underside and upper side of sweetgum leaves
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida

A sweetgum fruit -- The paired beaks open to release the seeds
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida

Green sweetgum leaves
Photo credit: Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org