Fraxinus excelsior Ash (Oleaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fraxinus excelsior
Ash
Deciduous tree
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The Fraxinus excelsior plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ash.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus excelsior
Common Name:  Ash
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Poisonous to ruminants[76], it has also caused dermatitis in some people[76].

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  20

Habitat:  Forming woods on calcareous soils in the wetter parts of Britain, also in oakwoods, scrub, hedges etc[17]. It is also often found on acid soils[17].

Edible Uses: Immature seed - usually pickled by steeping in salt and vinegar, and then used as a condiment for other foods[2, 8, 66, 183]. The leaves are sometimes used as an adulterant for tea[2, 177, 183]. A manna is obtained from the tree[183]. No further details are given. An edible oil similar to sunflower (Helianthus annuus) oil is obtained from the seed[7].

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