acer pseudoplatanus
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A large acer pseudoplatanus stands in a sunlit park, its leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Definition
- Noun:
- Acer pseudoplatanus: A species of deciduous tree belonging to the genus Acer (maples). It is characterized by its pale grey bark that flakes off in patches, similar to the bark of a sycamore tree. Its leaves have five lobes and typically turn yellow in the autumn. It is native to central Europe and southwestern Asia.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The large Acer pseudoplatanus in the park provides excellent shade during the summer.
- You can identify an Acer pseudoplatanus by its distinctive flaking bark.
- In autumn, the foliage of the Acer pseudoplatanus turns a bright yellow.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/arboricultural contexts: The name is used precisely to distinguish this species from other maples, especially the true sycamore ( species) and other species like the sycamore maple ( is itself often called "sycamore" in some regions, leading to confusion).
- The planting scheme specified Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' for its spring foliage.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Names: sycamore, sycamore maple, great maple, Scottish maple, Celtic maple. (Note: "Sycamore" can refer to different trees in different regions; is the sycamore of Great Britain and Ireland).
- Genus: (the maple genus).
- Species Epithet: (meaning "false plane tree," referring to its resemblance to trees in the genus).
Synonyms
- sycamore maple
- great maple
- false plane-tree
Related Phrases / Terms
- Sycamore bark: Often used descriptively for the flaking, pale grey bark characteristic of .
- Helicopter seeds: A common term for the winged samaras (fruits) produced by maples, including , which spin as they fall.
A large acer pseudoplatanus stands in a sunlit park, its leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Noun
- Eurasian maple tree with pale grey bark that peels in flakes like that of a sycamore tree; leaves with five ovate lobes yellow in autumn