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Ash
Fraxinus excelsior
51.5646, 9.96342
Field Notes
Description:
Deciduous tree, widely distributed over central Europe. Often found on calcareous soils. I included additional pictures showing some characteristic features of ash.
2# bark of a mature tree
5# bark of a young tree
Notes:
Some Mythology:
In the 13th century Edda and other writing relating to Norse mythology, a mythological ash tree called Yggdrasil serves as the center of the world. Its roots were anchored in the abyss of the underworld, and watered by the streams of wisdom and faith. Its trunk was supported by the earth, while its crown touched the arc of heaven (source: Wikipedia).
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PublishedMay 31, 2011
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