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Ayre's* Beech Family
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A. EUROPEAN BEECH. Fagus sylvatica L. Large ornamental tree. Straight trunk. Smooth bark. Fruiting catkin about three-quarter inch; soft silky prickles. Two or three triangular edible nuts, called mast, containing oil.--From Europe. Introduced N. Amer., Nfld.--June. B. 367. COPPER BEECH. PURPLE BEECH. Fagus sylvatica L. var. atropunicea West. Introduced N. Amer. and Nfld.--June. |
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368. BRITISH OAK. Quercus robur L. Large, long-lived tree. Dark, deeply furrowed bark. Many varieties. Deciduous leaves. Fruit a nut or acorn in short woody cup.--Europe. Introduced N. Amer., Nfld.--June. |
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