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Platanus x hispanica, London plane leaves
London plane leaves fallen in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken on November 1997 by Sue Snell
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Eudicot Eudicotinae Great Britain Proteales Snell Susan United Kingdom Wildlife Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Plane Tree Platanaceae Platanus
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1. Title: London Plane Leaves: A Winter Spectacle in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden Description: This evocative image captures the beauty and resilience of London Plane trees (Platanus x hispanica) as they shed their leaves in the tranquil setting of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Garden during a wintry November day in 1997. Taken by the skilled photographer Sue Snell, this photograph showcases the vibrant, intricately veined leaves that have fallen from the tree, creating a rich tapestry of textures and colors on the forest floor. London Plane trees, a hybrid of the American Platanus occidentalis and the European Platanus orientalis, are renowned for their ability to adapt to various environmental conditions, making them a common sight in urban landscapes across Europe and the United Kingdom. The tree's leaves, which are broad, palmate, and lobed, are a distinctive feature of the Platanaceae family, to which they belong. As a member of the Magnoliophyta division, Platanus x hispanica is an angiosperm, characterized by its flowering nature and enclosed seeds. This eudicot, specifically a member of the Eudicotinae, boasts a complex flower structure and is a vital component of the Proteales order. The London Plane tree's presence in the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Garden adds to the institution's commitment to showcasing the diversity and intricacy of the natural world. This photograph, taken by Susan Snell, invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and adaptability of this remarkable tree, even as it undergoes its seasonal transformation. Keywords: London Plane, Platanus x hispanica, Sue Snell, Natural History Museum, Wildlife Garden, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, UK, Plant, Leaf, Platanaceae, Europe, Angiosperm, Dicotyledon, Dicot, Flowering Plant, Plane Tree, Eudicot, Angiospermae, Magnoliophyta, Lonodn, Proteales, Wildlife, Eudicotinae, Susan Snell.
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