Fagus orientalis
Fagus orientalis
Safety & Hazards
The seeds of the various species of beech are generaly edible and wholesome. However, they do contain a saponic glycoside and, if eaten in quantity (especially if eaten raw), they can cause stomach upsets[ 293 Title Poisonous Plants of North Carolina Publication Author Website http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/poison.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent concise but comprehensive guide to toxic plants that grow in N. Carolina. It lists even those plants that are of very low toxicity, including several well-known food plants such as carrots and potatoes. ].
Botanical Description
Fagus orientalis is a deciduous tree with a large, dense crown; it usually grows 30 - 40 metres tall, occasionally reaching 50 metres. The bole can be around 100cm in diameter[ 74 Title Flora of the USSR. Publication Author Komarov. V. L. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Israel Program for Scientific Translation Year 1968 ISBN - Description An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet. , 1195 Title European Forest Genetic Resources Programme Publication Author Website http://www.euforgen.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A series of information sheets about the woodland trees of Europe with an excellent depth of treatment. They can be downloaded from the Internet ]. The tree provides a good quality timber and is also harvested from the wild as a food and source of materials.