Ash tree

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An Ash tree in London
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An Ash tree in London

Ash trees are trees. They are of the family Oleaceae (Olive-tree like). They care medium-height to large trees. Some of them are evergreen, but most are deciduous. The seeds, are commonly known as keys in English. They are a type of fruit known as samara. Ash wood is used to make various tools, handles, bows. It alos makes very good firewood.

In Norse Mythology, the World tree Yggdrasil is commonly thought to be an ash tree. The first man, Ask, was formed from an ash. The first woman was made from an alder.

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