New York City Gardener Practice Exam

Acer platanoides is a common name for which type of tree?

Maple tree Oak tree Pine tree Cedar tree

Correct Answer:

Maple tree

Explanation:

Acer platanoides is a maple. The genus Acer includes maples, and platanoides identifies this specific species within that group, commonly known as the Norway maple. Maples are known for their characteristic lobed leaves and paired winged seeds, and Acer platanoides is a widespread urban maple tree. The other trees belong to different genera—oak, pine, and cedar—so their scientific names would be Quercus, Pinus, or Cedrus, not Acer platanoides.

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