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Arbutus unedo L.

strawberry tree (Ericaceae)

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Arbutus unedo is a tree native to western Ireland but also grown as an amenity tree; it produces its white or pinkish urn-shaped flowers in autumn.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-29

 strawberry tree / Arbutus unedo: _Arbutus unedo_ is a tree native to western Ireland but also grown as an amenity tree; it produces its white or pinkish urn-shaped flowers in autumn.

The fruit of Arbutus unedo is a warty, somewhat strawberry-like berry.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-12-10

 strawberry tree / Arbutus unedo: The fruit of _Arbutus unedo_ is a warty, somewhat strawberry-like berry.

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