Fagus sylvatica
Hêtre
Beech
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 40 m |
Description
A relatively short trunk compared to the height and width of the crown. Only grows in mountain forests in the Mediterranean region, of between 600-1800 m.
The wood is valued for veneer, flooring, boat building, musical instruments and kitchen utensils.
Flowers
The male catkins are tassel-like on long stalks with 5-15 stamens, the female flowers are upright on short stalks.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval, undulated, some pointed, with stalks, 5-10 cm long.
Fruits Seeds
Bur: ripens in August, splits open into 2 triangular, edible nuts, 1.5 cm long.
Edible
The nuts produce an oil used in the margarine industry.
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