Rowan
Rowan tree, Clougha Pike, Lancashire
Flowerheads and leaves
Flowerhead
Close-up of flowers
Berries and leaves
Close-up of berries
Leaves
Sorbus aucuparia
Mountain Ash, Sorb apple
Rosaceae
May to June
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Rowan
It grows in woods and on cliffs, rock outcrops, waste ground
and by railways.
Rowan is a native small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 18m.
Flowers are white, in a flowerhead, 5 petalled and with numerous
cream stamens (darkening later).
Berries are bright orange-red.
Leaves are alternate and pinnate with lanceolate, toothed leaflets.
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Rowan tree, Clougha Pike, Lancashire
Flowerheads and leaves
Flowerhead
Close-up of flowers
Berries and leaves
Close-up of berries
Leaves
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