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Platanus × hispanica Mill. ex Münchh.

London plane (Platanaceae)

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Platanus × hispanica is an artificial hybrid between Platanus occidentalis and Platanus orientalis that is widely planted as a street tree, especially in England.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 London plane / Platanus × hispanica: _Platanus_ × _hispanica_ is an artificial hybrid between _Platanus occidentalis_ and _Platanus orientalis_ that is widely planted as a street tree, especially in England.

Platanus × hispanica has spiny fruits borne in groups of 2–4.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 London plane / Platanus × hispanica: _Platanus_ × _hispanica_ has spiny fruits borne in groups of 2–4.

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