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Search Term(s): Acer platanoides   (1 record found)

ACERACEAE
Maple Family
Acer platanoides  (Norway maple)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Acer: sharp, in reference to the hardness of maple wood which was used for spears by Roman soldiers; platanoides: looking like a tree (genus Platanus)
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Tree
Phenology (Flowering Period)
March-April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Naturalizing in woodlands and forests
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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