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Manna ash

Fraxinus ornus

The Manna ash is a beautiful tree that can grow tall and has lovely, green leaves. In spring, it produces sweet sap that can be used to make treats!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Manna ash has a dense, rounded crown and smooth grey bark. In spring, it bursts with showy, fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers, unusual for an ash tree. Its pinnate leaves turn vibrant yellow and purple in autumn.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyOleaceaeGenusFraxinus
Manna ash
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Manna ash

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its sweet sap was once called 'manna from heaven' in ancient texts!

People in Sicily still tap its bark to collect the sugary 'manna' for treats!

This ash tree's wood is super flexible, perfect for making tool handles!

Unlike most ash trees, this one boasts beautiful, fragrant white flowers!

Special abilities

Ability

Sweet Sap Secret

Manna ash can produce a sweet sap called 'manna' that helps it heal wounds and attracts beneficial insects.

Ability

Showy Pollinator Beacon

Manna ash has fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom in large clusters, attracting many insects for pollination.

Ability

Drought Defender

Manna ash can grow in dry, rocky soils because its strong roots help it find water, making it tough.

Measurements & details

Height
1500-2500 cm
Spread
800-1500 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eaten by

Gypsy moth

Lymantria dispar

larvae feed on its leaves

eaten by

Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

feeds on its small seeds

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay on paths when exploring forests and don't touch unknown plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Manna ash?

1500-2500 cm

How wide does Manna ash spread?

800-1500 cm

How big are the flowers on Manna ash?

0.5-1 cm

When does Manna ash bloom?

Spring

Is Manna ash edible?

Yes

Is Manna ash toxic?

None

What is Manna ash's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Manna ash pollinated?

Insect

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