628 Fagus sylvatica L.

This species is restricted to Europe. The closely related F. orientalis Lipsky in the Black Sea-Caucasus area is also mapped but not intermediates between these two species (cf. Meusel et al. 1965, map p. 120). F. sylvatica is cultivated and naturalized in many places outside the natura! distribution area. Cf. also Meusel et al. 1965, map p. 121.