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'''Corylus americana''', commonly known as the | {{short description|Species of flowering plant in the birch family}} | ||
{{Taxobox | |||
| name = Corylus americana | |||
| image = Corylus_americana1.jpg | |||
| image_caption = American hazelnut (Corylus americana) | |||
| regnum = Plantae | |||
| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms | |||
| unranked_classis = Eudicots | |||
| unranked_ordo = Rosids | |||
| ordo = Fagales | |||
| familia = Betulaceae | |||
| genus = Corylus | |||
| species = '''C. americana''' | |||
| binomial = Corylus americana | |||
| binomial_authority = Walter | |||
}} | |||
'''Corylus americana''', commonly known as the '''American hazelnut''', is a species of [[hazel]] native to eastern North America, from southern [[Canada]] south to [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and west to [[Nebraska]]. It is a deciduous [[shrub]] that typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 4.5 meters (8 to 15 feet). | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Corylus_americana1.jpg|thumb|right|American hazelnut leaves and nuts]] | |||
The American hazelnut is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded crown. The leaves are [[simple leaf|simple]], [[alternate leaf arrangement|alternate]], and [[serrate leaf|serrated]], with a length of 6 to 12 cm (2.4 to 4.7 inches). The [[leaf|leaves]] are broadly ovate with a pointed tip and a rounded base. | |||
The [[flower|flowers]] are [[monoecious]], with separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The male flowers are in the form of [[catkin]]s, which are long and pendulous, while the female flowers are small and inconspicuous, appearing in clusters. | |||
The | |||
== | ==Distribution and habitat== | ||
Corylus americana is found in a variety of habitats, including [[woodland]]s, [[prairie]]s, and [[savanna]]s. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to clayey. The shrub is often found in [[hedgerow]]s and along [[forest edge|forest edges]]. | |||
== | ==Ecological importance== | ||
The American hazelnut provides food and habitat for a variety of [[wildlife]]. The [[nut (fruit)|nuts]] are a valuable food source for [[squirrel]]s, [[chipmunk]]s, [[turkey]]s, and other [[bird]]s. The dense shrubbery offers cover for [[small mammal]]s and [[bird]]s. | |||
== | ==Cultivation and uses== | ||
Corylus americana is cultivated for its edible nuts, which are similar to those of the [[European hazelnut]] but smaller. The nuts are harvested in the fall and can be eaten raw or roasted. The shrub is also used in [[landscaping]] for its attractive foliage and as a [[windbreak]] or [[hedge]]. | |||
== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Corylus avellana]] | |||
* [[Betulaceae]] | |||
* [[Nut (fruit)]] | |||
[[Category:Betulaceae]] | |||
[[Category:Flora of North America]] | [[Category:Flora of North America]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Edible nuts and seeds]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:48, 15 February 2025
Species of flowering plant in the birch family
Corylus americana, commonly known as the American hazelnut, is a species of hazel native to eastern North America, from southern Canada south to Georgia and west to Nebraska. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 4.5 meters (8 to 15 feet).
Description[edit]
The American hazelnut is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and serrated, with a length of 6 to 12 cm (2.4 to 4.7 inches). The leaves are broadly ovate with a pointed tip and a rounded base.
The flowers are monoecious, with separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The male flowers are in the form of catkins, which are long and pendulous, while the female flowers are small and inconspicuous, appearing in clusters.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
Corylus americana is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, prairies, and savannas. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to clayey. The shrub is often found in hedgerows and along forest edges.
Ecological importance[edit]
The American hazelnut provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife. The nuts are a valuable food source for squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, and other birds. The dense shrubbery offers cover for small mammals and birds.
Cultivation and uses[edit]
Corylus americana is cultivated for its edible nuts, which are similar to those of the European hazelnut but smaller. The nuts are harvested in the fall and can be eaten raw or roasted. The shrub is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and as a windbreak or hedge.
