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PlantLCLeast Concern

Rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

About

The rowan or mountain ash grows at higher altitudes than almost any other British tree. Its brilliant orange-red berry clusters in late summer are devoured by redwings and other thrushes. It was planted beside houses to ward off witches.

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Quick Facts

Category
Plant
Latin name
Sorbus aucuparia
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.