"some countries, but ""Sorbus domestica"", for example, has largely vanished from Britain, where it was traditionally appreciated. Natural hybrids, often including ""Sorbus aucuparia"" and the whitebeam, ""Sorbus aria"", give rise to many endemic variants in the UK. The traditional names of the rowan are those applied to the species ""Sorbus aucuparia"", ""Sorbus torminalis"" (wild service-tree), and ""Sorbus domestica"" (true service-tree). The Latin name ""sorbus"" was borrowed into Old English as ""syrfe"". The name ""service-tree"" for ""Sorbus domestica"" is derived from that name by folk etymology. The Latin name ""sorbus"" is from a root for ""red, reddish-brown"" (PIE ""*sor-/*ser-""); English ""sorb"""
"leaves are arranged alternately, and are pinnate, with (7–)11–35 leaflets. A terminal leaflet is always present. The flowers are borne in dense corymbs; each flower is creamy white, and 5–10 mm across with five petals. The fruit is a small pome 4–8 mm diameter, bright orange or red in most species, but pink, yellow or white in some Asian species. The fruit are soft and juicy, which makes them a very good food for birds, particularly waxwings and thrushes, which then distribute the rowan seeds in their droppings. Due to their small size the fruits are often referred to as"
"the basal leaflets are smaller than the apical leaflets. They change to a dark orange-red in late autumn, later than most other rowan species. The flowers are 8 mm diameter, with five yellowish-white petals and 20 yellowish-white stamens; they are produced in corymbs 6–12 cm diameter in late spring to early summer. The fruit is a pome 7–8 mm diameter, pale to deep pink with a persistent dark carpel, maturing in late autumn; the fruit stalks are distinctively red. The fruit commonly persist long into the winter after leaf fall; after being softened by frost they are readily eaten by"
"and the flowers' beauty are common in celtic music. For example, the song Marie's Wedding contains the verse, ""Red her cheeks as rowans are, Bright her eyes as any star, Fairest of them all by far, Is our darling Marie."" Rowan The rowans or mountain-ashes are shrubs or trees in the genus ""Sorbus"" of the rose family, Rosaceae. They are native throughout the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in the mountains of western China and the Himalaya, where numerous apomictic microspecies occur. The name ""rowan"" was originally applied to the species ""Sorbus aucuparia"""
"""rowan"" is recorded from 1804, detached from an earlier rowan-tree, rountree, attested from the 1540s in northern dialects of English and Scots. It is from a North Germanic source, derived from Old Norse ""reynir"" (c.f. Norwegian ""rogn"", Danish ""røn"", Swedish ""rönn""), ultimately from the Germanic verb ""*raud-inan"" ""to redden"", in reference to the berries (as is the Latin name ""sorbus""). Various dialectal variants of ""rowan"" are found in English, including ""ran, roan, rodan, royan, royne, round, rune"". The Old English name of the rowan is ""cwic-beám"", which survives in the name quickbeam (also quicken, quicken-tree, and variants). This name by"
"Rowan The rowans or mountain-ashes are shrubs or trees in the genus ""Sorbus"" of the rose family, Rosaceae. They are native throughout the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in the mountains of western China and the Himalaya, where numerous apomictic microspecies occur. The name ""rowan"" was originally applied to the species ""Sorbus aucuparia"" and is also used for other species in ""Sorbus"" subgenus ""Sorbus"". Formerly, when a wider variety of fruits were commonly eaten in Europe and North America, ""Sorbus"" was a domestically used fruit throughout these regions. It is still used in"
"autumn. The flowers are 5–7 mm diameter, with five white petals and 20 yellowish-white stamens; they are produced in corymbs 6–10 cm diameter in late spring to early summer. The fruit is a pome 5–8 mm diameter, bright pink with persistent sepals, maturing in late autumn. There are two varieties: It is grown as an ornamental tree, valued for its white fruit contrasting with the orange autumn colour. In cultivation, it has often been confused with the related ""Sorbus glabrescens"" (white-fruited rowan) and ""Sorbus oligodonta"" (kite-leaf rowan) from southwestern China. The former differs in being a larger tree (to 15"
"Sorbus forrestii Sorbus forrestii, Forrest’s rowan, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Western China. Growing to tall and broad, it is a spreading deciduous tree with leaves up to long, each divided into up to 19 leaflets (pinnate). White flowers in spring are followed by masses of white berries with pink tips in autumn. The Latin specific epithet ""forrestii"" honours the Scottish botanist and plant collector George Forrest (1873-1932), who brought thousands of plant specimens and seeds back to Britain. Forrest had his base in North West Yunnan, which is where ""S. forrestii"" originally"
"berries, but a true berry is a simple fruit produced from a single ovary, whereas a pome is an accessory fruit. Rowan is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species; see Lepidoptera that feed on ""Sorbus"". The best-known species is the European rowan ""Sorbus aucuparia"", a small tree typically 4–12 m tall growing in a variety of habitats throughout northern Europe and in mountains in southern Europe and southwest Asia. Its berries are a favourite food for many birds and are a traditional wild-collected food in Britain and Scandinavia. It is one of the hardiest"
"is a small berry, initially red then turning to shiny black as it matures from October to December. The berries can measure up to in diameter. The fruit is eaten by various birds, including the brown cuckoo dove, figbird, green catbird and rainbow lorikeet. Removing the seed from the fleshy aril is advised to assist germination. Rhodamnia rubescens Rhodamnia rubescens, the scrub stringybark, brush turpentine, or brown malletwood, is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. Identified by a stringy type of bark and three veined leaves, it grows in a variety of different rainforests from the Batemans Bay region (35°"
"Sorbus glabrescens Sorbus glabrescens (white-fruited rowan) is a species of rowan native to Yunnan in China. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 8–15 m tall with a rounded crown and dark grey bark and stout shoots. The leaves are glaucous blue-green above, paler beneath, 10–26 cm long, pinnate with 11-17 oval leaflets 3–5.5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, broadest near the middle, rounded at the end with a short acuminate apex, and very finely serrated margins. They change to an orange or red in late autumn, much later than most other rowan species. The flowers"
"comes from. This hardy tree is suitable for cultivation in parks and large gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Sorbus forrestii Sorbus forrestii, Forrest’s rowan, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Western China. Growing to tall and broad, it is a spreading deciduous tree with leaves up to long, each divided into up to 19 leaflets (pinnate). White flowers in spring are followed by masses of white berries with pink tips in autumn. The Latin specific epithet ""forrestii"" honours the Scottish botanist and plant collector George Forrest (1873-1932),"
"of the location. The species is named after Glen Catacol where it was found and one of the two surviving plants is thought to be more than fifty years old. Sorbus pseudomeinichii Sorbus pseudomeinichii, known as false rowan and Catacol whitebeam, is a rare tree endemic to the Isle of Arran in south west Scotland. It is believed to have arisen as a hybrid of the native rowan (""Sorbus aucuparia"") and the cut-leaved whitebeam (""Sorbus pseudofennica"") which is in turn a rowan/Arran whitebeam (""Sorbus arranensis"") hybrid. Only two specimens of the Catacol whitebeam are known, making it the rarest tree"
"Sorbus vilmorinii Sorbus vilmorinii, the Vilmorin's rowan or Vilmorin's mountain ash (), is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan in China. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, tall, with ferny leaves, each having multiple leaflets that turn purple in autumn (fall). The fruits, which can last through winter, are crimson, turning to pale pink. They are eaten by birds when there is no other food supply nearby. The specific epithet ""vilmorinii"" refers to the 19th century French horticulturalist Maurice de Vilmorin. It grows in a wide range of habitats"
"popular for their unusual fruit colour, and Sargent's rowan (""Sorbus sargentiana"") for its exceptionally large clusters of fruit. Numerous cultivars have also been selected for garden use, several of them, such as the yellow-fruited ""Sorbus"" 'Joseph Rock', of hybrid origin. They are very attractive to fruit-eating birds, which is reflected in the old name ""bird catcher"". The wood is dense and used for carving and turning and for tool handles and walking sticks. Rowan fruit are a traditional source of tannins for mordanting vegetable dyes. In Finland, it has been a traditional wood of choice for horse sled shafts and"
"Its leaves, stalks and berries often have a purple or maroon color. This tree is usually dioecious (male and female flowers on different trees) and birds are attracted by its tiny, dark purple berries. The specific name 'melanophloeos' means 'black bark' and resulted from a mistaken identification of the source tree as Swartbas (""Diospyros whyteana""). ""Rapanea melanophloeos"" is cultivated as an ornamental tree and screening shrub in gardens, and as a potted bonsai specimen. It is hardy and grows well in windy areas and near the coast. Once established, the plant is reasonably drought tolerant and has low maintenance needs."
"reddish (rarely orange or yellow), and covered with fleshy pliable spines, hence the name, which means 'hairs'. The fruit flesh, which is actually the aril, is translucent, whitish or very pale pink, with a sweet, mildly acidic flavor very reminiscent of grapes. The single seed is glossy brown, 1–1.3 cm, with a white basal scar. Soft and containing equal portions of saturated and unsaturated fats, the seeds may be cooked and eaten. The peeled fruits can be eaten raw, or cooked and eaten: first, the grape-like fleshy aril, then the nutty seed, with no waste. Aromatic rambutan flowers are highly"
"Sorbus pseudomeinichii Sorbus pseudomeinichii, known as false rowan and Catacol whitebeam, is a rare tree endemic to the Isle of Arran in south west Scotland. It is believed to have arisen as a hybrid of the native rowan (""Sorbus aucuparia"") and the cut-leaved whitebeam (""Sorbus pseudofennica"") which is in turn a rowan/Arran whitebeam (""Sorbus arranensis"") hybrid. Only two specimens of the Catacol whitebeam are known, making it the rarest tree in Scotland and also the United Kingdom. A third was recorded as a sapling but is believed to have been destroyed by deer. A seedling has also been grown in"
"m) with stouter shoots and larger leaves, the latter in having pale pink fruit; both are tetraploid apomictic species which breed true. The cultivar 'Pink Pagoda', often cited as belonging to ""S. hupehensis"", is of ""S. oligodonta"". Sorbus hupehensis Sorbus hupehensis (Hupeh rowan or Hubei rowan; ) is a species of rowan native to central and western China (between Qinghai and Gansu in the west, Yunnan in the south, Jiangxi in the southeast, and Shandong in the east). It is a small deciduous tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with grey-brown to purplish-brown bark. The branches and shoots are slender."
"fruits, which appear from May to August, are aggregates of round or oblong berries colored deep orange or a rich red. Each contains numerous seeds encased in a translucent pulp. The fruits of ""Uvaria rufa"" are edible, having a sharp sweet-sour taste. They are known colloquially as suso ng kalabaw or susung-kalabaw ('Carabao teats') because of its physical appearance. The wood is also used as a Rattan substitute in making furniture and handicrafts. Uvaria rufa Uvaria rufa is a species of vines or shrubs commonly known as susung-kalabaw ('Carabao teats') or Torres Strait scrambler, of the plant family Annonaceae. It"
"The berries are distinguished by their russet color when ripe—""roux"" is French for the reddish-brown color ""russet"", and is probably the root for the variety's name. The aroma of Roussanne is often reminiscent of a flowery herbal tea. In warm climates, it produces wines of richness, with flavors of honey and pear, and full body. In cooler climates it is more floral and more delicate, with higher acidity. In many regions, it is a difficult variety to grow, with vulnerability to mildew, poor resistance to drought and wind, late and/or uneven ripening, and irregular yields. The Roussanne vine ripens late"
"to be palatable when raw. Collecting them after first frost (or putting in the freezer) cuts down on the bitter taste as well. The European rowan (""Sorbus aucuparia"") has a long tradition in European mythology and folklore. It was thought to be a magical tree and give protection against malevolent beings. The tree was also called ""wayfarer's tree"" or ""traveller's tree"" because it supposedly prevents those on a journey from getting lost. It was said in England that this was the tree on which the Devil hanged his mother. British folklorists of the Victorian era reported the folk belief in"
"Edinburgh. The discovery followed work in the 1990s by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Dougarie Estate and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The trees were confirmed as a distinct species by DNA testing. Graeme Walker of SNH has said:""These are unique trees which are native to Arran and not found anywhere else in the world, we knew about the Arran whitebeam and the cut-leaved Arran whitebeam, which are also crosses between rowan and different species of whitebeam, but it has been really exciting to discover a completely new species. It is very complex picture but we think that the Arran whitebeams are"
"Royal Ann cherry The Royal Ann or Royal Anne (also called ""Napoleon"", ""Napoleon Bigarreau"" and ""Queen Anne"") is a variety of cherry, similar in appearance and taste to the 'Rainier cherry'. Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Family: Rosaseae Genus: ""Prunus"" Scientific Name: ""Prunus avium"" Royal Ann cherry trees are perennial semi-dwarfs that bloom early April with harvest in mid-summer. They are deciduous trees that can be characterized by dark green leaves and clusters of small fragrant white flowers that are about 2.5-3 centimeters wide. Royal Ann flowers are hermaphroditic, containing both male and female reproductive organs, however, the tree"
"diameter. Inside are one or more yellow seeds. Fruit matures from March to June. The fruit is eaten by various birds, including the green catbird, Lewin's honeyeater and regent bowerbird. Removing the seed from the fleshy aril is advised to assist germination. Germination from seed is slow, and cuttings have proven unreliable. Rhodamnia argentea Rhodamnia argentea is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. Common names include malletwood, white myrtle, silver leaf, silver malletwood and white turpentine. The natural habitat is a variety of different rainforests, at sea level or in the adjacent ranges. Growing on sand, alluvium and volcanic based"
"cm wide. Elliptic in shape, toothed, glossy green and almost without leaf stalks. Leaf veins raised and noticeable on both surfaces. White flowers form in August on racemes, about 5 cm long. As with the related Coachwood, the flowers have no petals. Fruit matures from February to April, being an ovate capsule, 6 to 9 mm in diameter, covered in golden hairs. Seeds are egg shaped, 1 mm in diameter. Germination from fresh seed is unreliable. Pseudoweinmannia lachnocarpa Pseudoweinmannia lachnocarpa is a rainforest tree of eastern Australia. Common names include rose marara, mararie, scrub rosewood and red carabeen. The species"
"European trees, occurring to 71° north in Vardø in Arctic Norway, and has also become widely naturalised in northern North America. The greatest diversity of form as well as the largest number of rowan species is in Asia, with very distinctive species such as Sargent's rowan ""Sorbus sargentiana"" with large leaves 20–35 cm long and 15–20 cm broad and very large corymbs with 200–500 flowers, and at the other extreme, small-leaf rowan ""Sorbus microphylla"" with leaves 8–12 cm long and 2.5–3 cm broad. While most are trees, the dwarf rowan ""Sorbus reducta"" is a low shrub to 50 cm tall."
"harvest but be followed by a severe winter. ""S. aucuparia"" is used in the coats of arms of the German municipalities Ebernhahn, Eschenrode, and Hermsdorf, and of the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. Rowan is part of the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and the logo of both Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors. Sorbus aucuparia Sorbus aucuparia, commonly called rowan and mountain-ash, is a species of deciduous tree or shrub in the rose family. It is a highly variable species, and botanists have used different definitions of the species to include or exclude trees native"
"in each cell of the two cells in the capsule. Ripe from May to August, or irregular. Unlike many Australian rainforest trees, seed germination occurs rapidly. –source: Karrabina benthamiana Karrabina benthamiana is a species of rainforest trees, growing naturally in north–eastern New South Wales and south–eastern Queensland (mid. eastern coastal region), Australia. They have common names including red carabeen, leather jacket, brush mahogany, red bean, pink marara and brush mararie. This species used to be placed in the genus ""Geissois"" as ""Geissois benthamiana"". Common in warm temperate and sub tropical rainforest areas, often seen in mountain gullies. It grows from"
"the larger branch. Leaf venation is evident above and below, but raised and more noticeable below. Net veins easily seen. Veins creamy green, contrasting with the darker leaf colour. White flowers form on panicles from January to July. The fruit is a fawnish brown capsule, around in diameter. There is one reddish brown seed in each of the one to five cells. The fruit ripens between November and March. The fruit is bird attracting. Fresh seed is advised for regeneration. The tree produces a well regarded mahogany timber, suited to cabinet work, carving and boat building. It is Reddish brown"
"are also excellent and sweet eaten fresh on their own. Royal Ann cherry The Royal Ann or Royal Anne (also called ""Napoleon"", ""Napoleon Bigarreau"" and ""Queen Anne"") is a variety of cherry, similar in appearance and taste to the 'Rainier cherry'. Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Family: Rosaseae Genus: ""Prunus"" Scientific Name: ""Prunus avium"" Royal Ann cherry trees are perennial semi-dwarfs that bloom early April with harvest in mid-summer. They are deciduous trees that can be characterized by dark green leaves and clusters of small fragrant white flowers that are about 2.5-3 centimeters wide. Royal Ann flowers are hermaphroditic,"
"is mostly around July to August. The blue or violet coloured fruit mature between November and December; being a 4 to 6 mm diameter drupe. The fruit is eaten by Lewin's honeyeater and the rose crowned fruit dove. Germination from fresh seed occurs without difficulty. Removal of the fleshy aril is recommended to assist seed germination. Rapanea variabilis Rapanea variabilis, known as the muttonwood or variable muttonwood is a tree of eastern Australia. The range of natural distribution is from near Milton (35° S) in southern New South Wales to the McIlwraith Range in far north Queensland (13° S). The"
"to tall, with green or greenish yellow branching stems made up of individual sections long. The trunk and branches have 11–22 ribs. The areoles have up to 35 spines, each up to long. The spines vary in colour from white through to black, darkening with age. The flowers, borne singly, open at night, and are up to across, with many creamy white to yellow or olive green petals and numerous stamens. The fruit is a berry, greenish to reddish purple in colour, containing many black seeds. Three varieties are recognized by some sources; they are said to vary in height,"