That would be the sycamore.

The name would be Acer pseudoplatanus.

There is only one type of sycamore and that is Acer pseudoplatanus .

There are however many different types of Acer.

It depends on the geography. The sycamore tree in the Bible is a type of fig tree native to Africa and the Middle East. The sycamore found in the United Kingdom is a type of maple tree. North American sycamore trees are plane trees.

The Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a broad leaf tree that produces winged fruits. We used to call them helicopters because they spin as they fall through the air. Their proper name is samaras.