Altingiaceae is a small family of flowering plants in the order Saxifragales, consisting of wind-pollinated trees that produce hard, woody fruits containing numerous seeds. The fruits have been studied in considerable detail. They naturally occur in Central America, Mexico, eastern North America, the eastern Mediterranean, China, and tropical Asia. They are often cultivated as ornamentals and many produce valuable wood.
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A research-grade observation of American sweetgum was recorded in Ford, Virginia, confirming the species' presence in that locality and contributing to its documented range in the mid-Atlantic region.
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