Where did the sweet gum gets it name from?

The sweet gum tree gets its name from the aromatic resin it produces, which has a sweet fragrance reminiscent of gum. This resin, known as "gum" or "balsam," exudes from wounds in the bark and was historically used for medicinal purposes and as a Chewing Gum. The tree's scientific name, Liquidambar styraciflua, also reflects its gum-producing properties.