platan

A noun referring to any of several trees of the genus Platanus, characterized by thin pale bark that peels off in small plates, lobed leaves, and ball-shaped heads of fruits.

• 🇪🇸Árbol de la familia de las platanáceas, del género Platanus, de tronco alto con corteza fina y clara que se desprende en placas, hojas lobuladas y frutos en cabezuelas esféricas. Se usa como ornamental en calles y parques.

1. Type of tree C1 formal

   Any of several trees of the genus Platanus, characterized by thin, pale bark that flakes off in small plates, lobed leaves, and round, ball-shaped clusters of fruits.

   • The platan tree in the park provides excellent shade in summer.
   • Platan trees are often planted along city streets for their resilience.
   • The distinctive bark of the platan peels away in patches, revealing a lighter inner layer.

   🇪🇸Plátano (árbol)

   Sinónimos: planeplane tree