Fagus sylvatica
Summary
Resource Type | Organism |
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Abbreviation | F. sylvatica |
Genus | Fagus |
Species | sylvatica |
Common Name | European Beech |
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Description | Family: Fagaceae Order: Fagales European beech is a flowering canopy plant native to Central Europe and and the Caucasus. It grows in rich loamy soil and adverse to clay and sandy soil. It grows up to 18.3 meters tall and and 13.7 meters wide. European Beech produce an edible triangular nut, known as beechnut. |