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Fagus L. (Fagaceae)

A genus of about ten species of trees; of temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

One species occurs in North Carolina, Fagus grandifolia (American beech). It is native to the state.

Bark of Fagus grandifolia
Bark of Fagus grandifolia (Copyright W. Cook)
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Buds of Fagus grandifolia (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Fagus grandifolia (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Fagus grandifolia (coming soon)
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Fruit of Fagus grandifolia (coming soon)
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N.C. distribution of Fagus grandifolia
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Fagus grandifolia (American beech)
(Common; moist forests, from near sea level to high elevations; two subspecies F. grandifolia var. caroliniana remains below 1050 meters, while F. grandifolia var. grandifolia does not grow below moderate elevations; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Mar-May, Fr: Sep-Oct)