European hop-hornbeam
plant
Also known as: Ostrya carpinifolia
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The European hop-hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia) is a deciduous tree belonging to the birch family, native to Eurasia and North America. It is closely related to hornbeams (Carpinus). This tree is characterized by its shaggy, scaling bark and alternately arranged leaves with hairy stalks.12
The name "hop-hornbeam" comes from its fruit clusters, which resemble hops. These clusters are made up of many bladder-like scales, each enclosing a small, flat nut. The European hop-hornbeam can grow up to 21 meters (70 feet) tall.1
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