Origin: Central Europe to Caucasian region
Family: Fagaceae
English name: European beech
French name: Hêtre commun
Italian name: Faggio
Spanish name: Haya común
Description
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In Celtic mythology, Fagus was the god of beech trees. Beech timber is used for a variety of purposes including fuel, furniture, cooking utensils, tool handles and sports equipment. The wood burns well and was traditionally used to smoke herrings. |
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