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| − | '''''Maple''''' <ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref> is a genus of trees or shrubs commonly known as '''maple'''. |
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| + | '''Maple''' (genus '''''Acer''''') is a genus of trees or shrubs. There are approximately 129 species, most of which are native to [[Asia]], with a number also appearing in [[Europe]], northern [[Africa]], and [[North America]].<ref name="wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Maple|Maple]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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| − | Maples are variously classified in a family of their own, the Aceraceae, or together with the Hippocastanaceae included in the family Sapindaceae. Modern classifications, including the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group system, favour inclusion in Sapindaceae. The type species of the genus is ''[[Acer pseudoplatanus]]'' ([[Sycamore maple]]).<ref name="gelderen">van Gelderen, C. J. & van Gelderen, D. M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia''</ref> |
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| − | There are approximately 129 species, most of which are native to [[Asia]],<ref>http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=100167</ref> with a number also appearing in [[Europe]], northern [[Africa]], and [[North America]]. Only one species, the poorly studied ''Acer laurinum'', is native to the Southern Hemisphere.<ref>Gibbs, D. & Chen, Y. (2009) [http://www.bgci.org/files/Worldwide/News/sepdec09/maples_red_list.pdf The Red List of Maples] Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) ISBN: 978-1-905164-31-8</ref> |
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| − | [[Garrick Ollivander]] often found that those chosen by maple wands are by nature travellers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home |
+ | [[Garrick Ollivander]] often found that those chosen by maple wands are by nature travellers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home [[wand]]s, and prefer ambition in their [[witch]] or [[wizard]], otherwise their [[magic]] grows heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene cause this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grows, with its partner, in ability and status.<ref name="pottermore">''[[Pottermore]]''</ref> |
| − | This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.<ref name="pottermore"/> |
+ | This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and [[wand]] quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.<ref name="pottermore"/> |
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Revision as of 21:11, 11 December 2013
Maple (genus Acer) is a genus of trees or shrubs. There are approximately 129 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.[1]
Wandlore
Garrick Ollivander often found that those chosen by maple wands are by nature travellers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home wands, and prefer ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise their magic grows heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene cause this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grows, with its partner, in ability and status.[2]
This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.[2]
Etymology
The word Acer is derived from a Latin word meaning "sharp" (compare "acerbic"), referring to the characteristic points on maple leaves.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Pottermore