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a large genus of shrubs or trees in the family Sapindaceae, widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone but concentrated in China.
Source note(s)
Britannica Editors. "maple". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/maple-tree. Accessed 2 September 2026.
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Hierarchical terms
Acer L.
Acer L.
Equivalent terms
Acer L.
UF maple tree