Maple

Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to East Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.

Only one species, Acer laurinum, extends to the Southern Hemisphere.
The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple Acer pseudoplatanus, one of the most common maple species in Europe.
Most maples have easily identifiable palmate leaves and all share distinctive winged fruits.

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