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American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Photo by RiekoS
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Description:

Carpinus caroliniana is a small hardwood tree in the genus Carpinus. American hornbeam is also known as blue-beech, ironwood, and musclewood. - from Wikipedia

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American Hornbeam

Carpinus caroliniana

Comments (5)

They are technically bracts, which is basically a modified leaf.
Thank you so much for ID. Sorry, but are these leaves or consider as flowers?
need more tips, :)
I think these are leaves with fruit in the center (bottom looks like flower shape though). Beautiful autumn season.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2013

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