What does "london plane" mean?

Platanus × hispanica, a tree in the genus Platanus.

What is a synonym for "london plane"?

Common synonyms include: platan, platanus acerifolia.

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1
Platanus × hispanica, a tree in the genus Platanus.
"The hybrid London plane, which lines city streets worldwide, is by far the most familiar species."
2
very large fast-growing tree much planted as a street tree wordnet

"The hybrid London plane, which lines city streets worldwide, is by far the most familiar species."