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Whitebeam

Aria edulis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Aria

About

Aria edulis, the whitebeam or common whitebeam, is a species of deciduous tree in the family Rosaceae. It is native to most of Europe as well as North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia) and temperate Asia (Eastern Turkey, Armenia, Georgia). Typically compact and domed, with few upswept branches and almost-white underside of the leaves, it generally favours dry limestone and chalk soils. The hermaphrodite cream-white flowers appear in May, are insect pollinated, and go on to produce...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitebeam?
The scientific name of Whitebeam is Aria edulis.
What is the conservation status of Whitebeam?
The Whitebeam has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the family Rosaceae.
What genus does Whitebeam belong to?
Whitebeam belongs to the genus Aria.