Spreading tree up to 30m tall, with grey bark, becoming rugged; buds black. Leaves made up of many unstalked leaflets. Flowers petalless, with tufts of purple-black becoming greenish; April-May, before leaves. Fruit a 'key' with a single wing. Common tree, found especially along the north boundary of the meadow. Spotters' score: 2 ref: p.36/4
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