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European hop-hornbeam
Ostrya carpinifolia
43.8262, 15.9811
Field Notes
Description:
This Hop-hornbeam tree belongs to the Betulaceae, and the only species of the genus Ostrya that is native to Europe. This is a broad leaved tree growing tall, up to 20 to 25 m high. It produces a birch like double toothed leaves, and fruits (nuts) in pendulous clusters (featured here).
Habitat:
Native to Balkan and parts of Mediterranean Region, this tree is widespread in Europe. Here grows in broad leaved forest in National Park Krka, Croatia.
Notes:
This tree has a very hard, stable and heavy wood; that was used in construction of resistant tools, benches and wagons.
Reference Links:
Ostrya carpinifolia - Wikipedia
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PublishedAugust 15, 2018
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