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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
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.
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Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Manna ash can produce a sweet sap called 'manna' that helps it heal wounds and attracts beneficial insects.
Manna ash has fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom in large clusters, attracting many insects for pollination.
Manna ash can grow in dry, rocky soils because its strong roots help it find water, making it tough.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
Lymantria dispar
larvae feed on its leaves
Fringilla coelebs
feeds on its small seeds
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths when exploring forests and don't touch unknown plants.
1500-2500 cm
800-1500 cm
0.5-1 cm
Spring
Yes
None
Perennial
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