Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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The voyage's scientific impact Museum botanist Steve Cafferty provides more background on the Ship website on bbc.co.uk.
The Ship The BBC recreation of the voyage
Picture library More images from Cook's first voyage
Captain James Cook
Find out more about the Captain Cook at the BBC History site