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A 14-clue crossword covering common North American tree species. Clues identify trees by their varieties—such as red maple, sugar maple, and silver maple—or by common types like spruce, pine, fir, cedar, and oak. Suitable for elementary science classes reviewing plant identification and tree biodiversity, or as a nature study activity.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Plants
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated April 2026

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