49,213 observationsLeast Concern
European ash
Fraxinus excelsior
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Oleaceae ›Genus: Fraxinus
About
Fraxinus excelsior, known as the ash, or European ash or common ash to distinguish it from other types of ash, is a flowering plant species in the olive family Oleaceae. It is native throughout mainland Europe east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains. The northernmost location is in the Trondheimsfjord region of Norway. The species is widely cultivated and reportedly naturalised in New Zealand and in scattered locales in the United States and Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European ash is Fraxinus excelsior.
- The European ash has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- European ash belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- European ash belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- European ash belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- European ash belongs to the order Lamiales.
- European ash belongs to the family Oleaceae.
- European ash belongs to the genus Fraxinus.