context: Red maple (scientific name: acer rubrum), also known as soft maple, is one of the most known deciduous plants in eastern and central North America. The US Forest Service recognizes the 'Red Maple' tree as one of the most known and native source trees in eastern North America [3]. The 'Red Maple' tree spreads from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Florida to the south, and Texas to the southwest, near 'Lake of the Woods' in the southeast Ontario and Minnesota borders. Although the tree can be seen in a very wide area, many features of the tree, especially the leaf form, vary in one geographical location. The height of an adult tree is usually around 5 meters (5 feet). The flowers, foliage, buds and seeds of this tree are all different colors of red which are known for its bright deep red color in autumn. The adaptation power of the Red Maple is immense, probably more adaptable than any native tree of eastern North America. This tree is also born in wetlands, and can also be found on dry ground. It is also grown on the highest ground level of the seabed and also about 5 meters (5 ft) high above sea level. Often used for horizontal decoration because of its attractive shades and attractive shapes. Material used to produce maple syrup, medium to high quality wood obtained from this tree and maple tree is used for other commercial purposes. Rhode Island is the national tree of the state. Under the influence of high adaptation power, red maple is slowly replacing oak, pine, hickory, etc. Red maple in eastern American forests.
question: What is the scientific name of red maple?