Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Manna Ash |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Tree |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | May |
| ImageUrl | Fraxinus-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Abbots Langley |
| Human Toxicity | Non_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Manna Ash is a deciduous tree that typically grows to 15–25 metres in height. It has pinnate leaves with 5–9 leaflets and produces fragrant white flowers in large panicles during late spring. The bark is smooth and grey when young, becoming fissured with age.
Distribution
Native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia, it thrives in Mediterranean climates and is often found in mixed woodlands and limestone areas.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ The sap, known as manna, has been used as a mild laxative and sweetener.
Edibility
Edible - the sap, or manna, can be consumed and is traditionally used as a sweetener.
Human Toxicity
Non Toxic - generally considered safe for human interaction and consumption.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - safe for common household pets such as cats and dogs.
Active Compounds
Mannitol, Fraxin, Esculin