American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis · Platanaceae (Plane-tree family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Broadly ovate with 3 to 5 shallow to medium lobes
Margin
Coarsely serrate or dentate
Arrangement
Alternate with a hollow petiole base enclosing the bud
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent, raised primary veins
Key Features
Large size, palmately lobed shape, coarse teeth, and prominent palmate veins
Description
A massive deciduous tree featuring distinctive mottled exfoliating bark, spherical multiple fruits, and broad autumn foliage
Habitat
Riparian zones, floodplains, and along streams in moist, rich soils
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/15/2026