Sorbus aria L.
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Rosaceae (Rose family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

Photograph

© Robert Flogaus-Faust     (Photo ID #85399)


Map

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Distribution of Sorbus aria
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Introduction

The whitebeam is occasionally planted and rarely escapes. A single tall tree 5-6 m tall was found in mixed woods near Lynn Creek, North Vancouver (Lomer 10750 @ UBC).

Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium