Ulmus glabra Wych elm (Ulmaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ulmus glabra
Wych elm
Deciduous tree
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The Ulmus glabra plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ulmaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wych elm. Some home gardeners know the variety as U. campestre. pro parte. U. montana. U. scabra.

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Latin Name:  Ulmus glabra
Common Name:  Wych elm
Family:  Ulmaceae
Author:  Huds.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  25

Habitat:  Woods, hedges and by streams, commoner in the west and north[17].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[179, K]. They can be a little bit bitter, especially if not very young, and have a mucilaginous texture[K]. They make a nice addition to a mixed salad[K]. Immature fruits, used just after they are formed, can be eaten raw[132]. An aromatic, unusual flavour, leaving the mouth feeling fresh and the breath smelling pleasant[132]. They contain about 34.4% protein, 28.2% fat, 17% carbohydrate, 5% ash[179]. The fruit is about 2.5cm long[200]. Inner bark - mucilaginous[179]. No more details are given but inner bark is often dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread[K].

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