Species PlantsBlack Ash

Black Ash

Fraxinus nigra

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)

Black Ash is a medium-sized tree known for its unique ability to grow in cold, wet environments. Its bark is dark and furrowed, and its wood is prized for basket-making.

Habitat
Found in swamps, bogs, and wet forests.
Diet
Its seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals.
How common
Uncommon

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