Species
Fagus sylvatica
Etymology
Fagus: The Latin name for a European beech tree, possibly derived from the Greek phago 'to eat'.
sylvatica: From the Latin sylva 'forest', meaning growing in the forest
Common Name(s)
European Beech or Common Beech
Family
Fagaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
White
This page last updated on 5 Oct 2011