beaked hazelnut
plant
Also known as: Corylus cornuta, beaked filbert
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The beaked hazelnut, also known as Corylus cornuta, is an American hazel species. It is characterized by its involucral bracts, which enclose the nut and form a tubular beak.1
Hazelnuts, in general, belong to the genus Corylus and are found in the north temperate zone. These shrubs and trees produce edible nuts. The beaked hazelnut is one of the species that contributes to the production of choice nuts, alongside European and giant filberts, and the American hazelnut.2
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