Explain what each of the parts of the taxonomic designation Acer rubrum (L.) indicates, and what other taxonomic information could be added if all the classification elements were used, rather than only three.
Due to its attractive fall foliage and pleasing form, it is often used as a shade tree for landscapes. It is used commercially on a small scale for maple syrup production as well as for its medium to high quality lumber. It is also the state tree of Rhode Island.
