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The box elder tree, scientifically known as Acer negundo, gets its name from its resemblance to the elder tree (Sambucus species) in terms of its leaf shape and growth habit. The term "box" may refer to the tree's soft, light wood, which can be easily worked and was sometimes used for making boxes. The name reflects a combination of its physical characteristics and the practical uses of its wood.

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