Sapindaceae FAMILY

Acer distylum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Acer distylum is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall. The bole can be 25cm in diameter[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ]. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its sap, which can be made into a sweet drink.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Japan

HabitatMountains in C. and S. Japan[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ]. In temperate deciduous forests a elevations of 700 - 1,600 metres[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ].