Beech (European)

Fagaceae

FamilyFagaceae

Max Height40 m

RangeEurope

HabitatDeciduous forests

About the Beech (European)

Create cathedral-like forests. Dense canopy blocks 95% of sunlight. Live 300+ years. Nuts (beech mast) fed wild pigs and humans. Wood used for furniture and writing tablets before paper.

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