Beech

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Beech
European Beech leaves and cupules
European Beech leaves and cupules
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
L.
Species

Fagus crenata – Japanese Beech
Fagus engleriana – Chinese Beech
Fagus grandifolia – American Beech
Fagus hayatae – Taiwan Beech
Fagus japonica – Japanese Blue Beech
Fagus longipetiolata – South Chinese Beech
Fagus lucida – Shining Beech
Fagus mexicana – Mexican Beech or Haya
Fagus orientalis – Oriental Beech
Fagus sylvatica – European Beech
Fagus taurica

The Beech is a giant tree in the genus Fagus in the plant family Fagaceae. There are about 10 species, all native to Europe.