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Degree in Agricultural Sciences (2007), University of Porto

Degree in Management (2009 - present)

First Certificate in English (2007), University of Cambridge

Certificate in Advanced English (2008), University of Cambridge

Certificate of Roficiency in English (2009), University of Cambridge

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Sciences > Botany Botany: The Sycamore Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus): 1 of 2

The sycamore maple Acer pseudoplatanus, which belongs to the Aceraceae family and the Acer genus is arguably one of the most visually attractive tree species in the world. The Acer pseudoplatanus is characterized for being a large deciduous tree with a rounded and wide canopy and abundant foliage, standing up to 100 feet tall; robust branches in greyish-green tones; a cylindrical shaped, upright trunk. The Acer pseudoplatanus leaves are deciduous - falling every autumn and are composed of five lobes, being classified as simple, opposite leaves, with bilateral symmetry. As for the petioles,...
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