Acer pseudoplatanus L.

Sycamore

Sapindaceae

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
Genus: Acer (Maple)

Synonyms

Acer pseudoplatanus
Acer quinquelobum
Acer villosum

Trivial names

Frühes Barbarakraut
American Winter-cress

Toxic, up to 25 m tall deciduous trees. inflorescence: panicle-like, pendulous, prolonged. flowers: ⚥ or functional unisexual, actinomorphic. perianth: perigone, 8–10‑leaved. fruits: 2‑partite schizocarps, wings mostly 2–4 cm long, obtuse- to rectangular. phyllotaxy:...

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Distribution in Europe

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The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Distribution in Germany

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	Natural, established occurences
	Artificial occurences

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Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Acer pseudoplatanus

Status

native

Habitat

forests, shrubbery, parks, gardens
in nutritious habitats

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Acer pseudoplatanus L.

Sycamore

Sapindaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Synonyms

Trivial names

Related species

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Distribution

Distribution in Europe

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Distribution in Germany

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