Maple
Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore Maple) foliage
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Sapindaceae
Genus:	Acer L.
Distribution

Maple (Latin name Acer /ˈeɪsər/) is a genus of trees or shrubs. Sometimes they are made a family of their own, the Average . At other times they are included in the Sapindaceae. To include them in the Sapindaceae is the more modern classification. There are between 100 and 200 species of Maples. Most species are native to Asia, but some also occur in Europe, Northern Africa, and North America.  view more...