What is Platanus?
Q: What is Platanus?
A: Platanus is a genus of plants, mostly occurring on the Northern Hemisphere.
Q: How tall are Platanus trees?
A: Platanus trees can reach heights between 30 metres (98 ft) and 50 metres (160 ft).
Q: How many species of Platanus are there?
A: There are eight to ten recent species of Platanus, and at least three extinct ones.
Q: What is the English name for these trees?
A: In English, these trees are called planes or plane trees.
Q: Are North American species called sycamores as well?
A: Yes, some North American species are also called sycamores. However, this name is also used for a species of fig.
Q: Are all members of the genus Platanus trees?
A: Yes, all members of the genus Platanus are trees.
