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Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), a large deciduous tree from the Sapindaceae family, is native to Europe, including Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia. Sycamore (Latin: Acer pseudoplatanus, family Sapindaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sycamore is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Sycamore is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Sycamore is a member of the Sapindaceae family native to ALB, AUT, BUL, COR, CZE, and FRA. The sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) thrives in moist but well-drained soils of light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) types.
Sycamore grows best in USDA zone 4-7, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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