Tag: fagaceae

English Oak  / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Oak, English Oak, Pedunculate Oak Botanical Name Quercus robur Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Fagales  Family – Fagaceae Physical Characteristics for Oak A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown,…

Sweet Chestnut / Edible / Autumn Sweet chestnut is a large deciduous tree, reaching up to 30 m when fully grown.  Leaves The leaves are about 16–28 cm long, 5–9 cm wide and oblong with a pointed tip and a toothed edge. The leaves are quite glossy.  Flowers Long, yellow…