Definition

Noun: - California sycamore: A tall tree (Platanus racemosa) native to Baja California and parts of California, characterized by its deciduous bark, large alternate leaves with palmately lobed shapes, and spherical clusters of flowers and fruit.

Usage

• The California sycamore is a common sight along streams and in canyons, where its distinctive peeling bark and broad canopy provide shade.
• Botanists study the California sycamore for its adaptations to seasonal water sources.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in botanical and ecological contexts to specify this particular species within the genus, distinguishing it from other sycamores like the American sycamore ().

Variants and Related Words

• Western sycamore: A common alternative name for the same tree species.
• Aliso: A historical name used in some regions for the California sycamore.
• Platanus racemosa: The scientific binomial name for the species.

Synonyms

• Western sycamore
• (scientific name)

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, California sycamore refers exclusively to this specific tree species. It is not used with other general meanings.

Noun

1. tall tree of Baja California having deciduous bark and large alternate palmately lobed leaves and ball-shaped clusters of flowers