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Fraxinus nigra Marshall. Common name: Black Ash. Phenology: Apr-May; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Seepage swamps and mountain streambanks, on calcareous or mafic substrates. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) and QC west to MB, south to DE, VA, IN, and IA.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy : = C, F, G, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, S13, Tat, Va, W, WV, Hardin (1974), Miller (1955)

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Great Plains: FACW
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily : 4

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image of plant© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷

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