American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Summary 2

The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) — also called American plane, Occidental plane and Buttonwood — is a common and familiar species native to North America. It is usually called a sycamore where it is endemic, a name that refers to other, unrelated trees in other parts of the world.

Fuentes y créditos

  1. (c) J E Theriot, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/9198432@N02/2427089447
  2. (c) Wikipedia, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platanus_occidentalis

Más información

NaturaLista Mapa

Leaves simple
Habitat moisture wetland/floodplain
Temperature preference warm valleys/south slopes