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American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Photo by suzmonk
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Description:

Large American Sycamore, wrapped up in a twining vine. Native to North America. Easy to recognize because of its "bare" look. The rigid bark breaks and flakes off as the trunk and branches grow ... it can't stretch. You can often find sections of sloughed bark at the foot of a mature sycamore.

Notes:

Related spottings from my collection:<br>
New leaves: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/123266021<br&gt;
Seed balls: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/117466044

Reference Links:

American Sycamore - Platanus occidentalis - Overview, Platanus occidentalis

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