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SPECIMEN TREES ON THE EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: A WALKING TOUR

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52. Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is easily recognized by its mottled bark that peels off in patches and exposes areas of whitish, yellowish or greenish inner bark. It is a native species.
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Detail images courtesy UConn Plant database
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UConn Plant Database

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USDA Plant guide (PDF)