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Fraxinus excelsior L.

ash (Oleaceae)

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Fraxinus excelsior is a common and widespread tree across the British Isles.

Woodmancote (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-08-29

 ash / Fraxinus excelsior: _Fraxinus excelsior_ is a common and widespread tree across the British Isles.

The wind-pollinated flowers of Fraxinus excelsior appear at a similar time to the pinnate leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-04-29

 ash / Fraxinus excelsior: The wind-pollinated flowers of _Fraxinus excelsior_ appear at a similar time to the pinnate leaves.

Fraxinus excelsior has distinctive black buds in winter.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-11-27

 ash / Fraxinus excelsior: _Fraxinus excelsior_ has distinctive black buds in winter.

The fruits of Fraxinus excelsior are single-seeded samaras known as ‘keys’.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-05-12

 ash / Fraxinus excelsior: The fruits of _Fraxinus excelsior_ are single-seeded samaras known as ‘keys’.

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