California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
California Sycamore Species Description
This species is native to North America north of Mexico.
Allergenicity: California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) is a moderate allergen.
Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Winter to Spring.
Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.
Tree: A large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).
Perennial: Living for many years.
Wetland Plant: Plants growing in aquatic or wetland habitats. These include all known floating, submerged, and emergent taxa, plus those that are found in permanently or seasonally wet habitats.
Woody Stem: Non-herbaceous. Lignified.
California Sycamore Species Usage
Butterfly Plant: A plant that is known to attract butterflies.
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More California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) imagesby Jessie M. Harris from BONAP
