Fraxinus ornus

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Sue@lagouraxi

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Fraxinus ornus
« on: April 16, 2017, 04:42:53 PM »
Does anyone know the Greek name for this stunning tree flowering now - known in English as Manna ash - resin previously used as a sweetener?
« Last Edit: June 21, 2017, 09:39:17 PM by Fleur Pavlidis »

Andriy

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Re: Praxinus ornus
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2017, 08:52:45 PM »
Dear Sue!
Take a look here http://mediplantepirus.med.uoi.gr/pharmacology/plant_details.php?id=123.
The greek name for a Fraxinus genus is "Φράξινος". The names "Μελιός", "Μέλεγος", "Φράξο" may also be used.
The exact name of a tree you are asking about is "Φράξινος ο όρνος".
« Last Edit: April 17, 2017, 07:51:49 AM by Alisdair »