Fraxinus excelsior (species)

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Scope note
Species of large, deciduous ash trees with 7 to 11 leaflets and having wide distribution throughout Europe. It is known in several varieties, including timber trees and those that have been cultivated for landscaping for centuries. Notable among these are forms with dwarflike or weeping habits, variegated foliage, warty twigs and branches, and curled leaves.
Fraxinus excelsior
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024