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European ash
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European Ash shoot and leaf; note black bud
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Fraxinus excelsior

The European ash is Fraxinus excelsior, a kind of ash tree. It is found throughout Europe and not just Scandinavia. It is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 20–35 metres.

Uses

Ash wood is very easy to bend. It is therefore the material of choice to make bows. Tennis rackets, and the long poles used for snooker are sometimes made from it.

Religion

In Norse mythology, the tree Yggdrasil was a European ash. The tree linked all the nine world, Niflheim and Asgard, amongst others. Below the tree resides Hel as well as the Well of Urd.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Fraxinus excelsior para niños

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