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Identify the Beech

Trees in the Beech Family - Fagaceae

By Steve Nix, About.com

American Beech

American Beech

Photo by Kim Nix
Description of American Beech - Fagus

Leaves: alternate , toothed, straight parallel veined , short stalked.

Bark: light gray and smooth.

Twigs: slender with long narrow scaly buds.

Fruit: edible beechnuts.

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