Fagus grandifolia American beech (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fagus grandifolia
American beech
Deciduous tree
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The Fagus grandifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Florida, west to Texas and Ontario. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American beech.

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Latin Name:  Fagus grandifolia
Common Name:  American beech
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Ehrenb.

Known Hazards:  Large quantities of the raw seed may be toxic[159].

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Rich uplands and mountain slopes, often forming nearly pure forests[82]. In the south of its range it is also found on the margins of streams and swamps[43, 82].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the boiled leaves has been used as a wash and poultice to treat frostbite, burns, poison ivy rash etc[213, 222, 257]. The nuts have been eaten as a vermifuge[222, 257]. A tea made from the bark has been used in the treatment of lung ailments[222, 257]. It has also been used to procure an abortion when the mother was suffering[257].

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