Species

Fraxinus ornus

Etymology

Fraxinus: From the Latin name for ash, possibly derived from the Greek phrasso 'to fence', the timber being very useful for fence making.

Common Name(s)

Manna ash

Family

Oleaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Year Naturalised

1989

Origin

S. Europe, Asia Minor

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010