Fraxinus greggii, the littleleaf ash or Gregg's ash, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae, native to Texas and Mexico.[2][3] A xerophytic shrub or scrubby tree reaching 6 m (20 ft), it is suitable for screens and containers.[4][5] There is a cultivar, 'Libby Davison'.[6]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Fraxinus |
| Species: | F. greggii
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Subtaxa
editThe following varieties are accepted:[2]
- Fraxinus greggii var. greggii – Texas, northeastern Mexico
- Fraxinus greggii var. nummularis (M.E.Jones) Little – Texas, northwestern, northeastern, and southwestern Mexico, and Veracruz
References
edit- ^ Oldfield, S.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S.; Westwood, M. (2017). "Fraxinus greggii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T96443946A96443948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T96443946A96443948.en. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Fraxinus greggii A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Tipton, Jimmy L. (1990). "Vegetative Propagation of Mexican Redbud, Larchleaf Goldenweed, Littleleaf Ash, and Evergreen Sumac" (PDF). HortScience. 25 (2): 196–197. doi:10.21273/HORTSCI.25.2.196. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Fraxinus greggii". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
Gregg's Ash, Gregg Ash, Littleleaf Ash, Dogleg Ash, Escobilla, Barreta China
- ^ "14 Types Of Ash Tree: Pictures, Facts And Natural Beauty". outforia.com. Outforia. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Fraxinus greggii Common Name: Libby Davison little leaf ash". Campus Arboretum. University of Arizona. 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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