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Fagus sylvatica, European beech
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Fagus sylvatica, European beech
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Beech tree foliage
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Beech Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagaceae Fagales Fagus Rosid Angiospermae Common Beech Dicot Dicotyledon European Beech Fagus Sylvatica Magnoliophyta
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This stunning illustration showcases the foliage of Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the European beech or common beech. Belonging to the Fagaceae family, this angiosperm is a deciduous tree and a member of the Fagales order, Eudicots, Rosids, and Fabidae. The European beech is native to Europe and is the most widespread species of beech in the Fagus genus. The tree is renowned for its large, broad leaves, which are simple, alternate, and lobed with smooth margins. The leaves are typically 10-30 cm long and 5-15 cm wide, with a distinctive shape that is ovate to elliptic in form. The leaves turn yellow, orange, or red in the autumn before falling to the ground. The European beech is also known for its nuts, which are enclosed in a cup-like structure called a beechmast. The nuts are an important food source for many animals, including squirrels, jays, and pigs. The European beech is a long-lived tree, with some individuals living for over 400 years. This beautiful illustration, held in the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the European beech's foliage. The intricacies of the leaf veins and the subtle variations in leaf shape are expertly captured, making this a valuable resource for botanical research and education.
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