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Taxon
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Common name:
Purple Beech
Family:
Fagaceae (Beech)
Distribution:
Germany
Description:
Genus name derived from Greek, meaning 'to eat'. During hunger nuts were grounded into flour. Valuable source of timber & a traditional medicine ingredient.
Locations
1:
• Accession: 0000-4170
Area
Individual