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Fagus sylvatica
It is a large tree, capable of reaching heights of up to 50 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire or with a slightly crenate margin, 5–10 cm long and 3–7 cm broad. Beeches are monoecious, bearing both male and female flowers on the same plant.
Native to Europe, beech grows on a wide range of soil types, acidic or basic, provided they are not waterlogged. The tree canopy casts dense shade, and carpets the ground thickly with leaf litter.
Spotted on Apr 20, 2018
Submitted on Apr 20, 2018
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