Beaked hazel
Beaked Hazel (Corylus cornuta)
Beaked Hazel (Corylus cornuta), pronounced as /ˈkɔːrɪləs kɔːrˈnjuːtə/, is a species of hazel native to North America. The term "beaked" refers to the long, tubular involucre (a type of bract) that encloses the nut, while "hazel" is derived from the Old English hæsel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hazelaar and German Hasel.
Description
The Beaked Hazel is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 4–8 m. It has simple, rounded leaves with double-serrate margins. The flowers are catkins that form in the fall and remain on the plant through the winter. The fruit is a nut enclosed in a tubular involucre, which gives the plant its common name.
Distribution and Habitat
Beaked Hazel is found across much of North America, from Alaska and Canada south to California and east to the Atlantic coast. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses
The nuts of the Beaked Hazel are edible and were traditionally used as a food source by Native American tribes. The wood is also used for various purposes, including tool handles and fence posts.
Related Terms
- Corylus: The genus to which the Beaked Hazel belongs.
- Catkin: A slim, cylindrical flower cluster, with inconspicuous or no petals.
- Involucre: A whorl or rosette of bracts surrounding an inflorescence or at the base of an umbel.
- Deciduous: Trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
See Also
- Hazel
- Corylus avellana (Common Hazel)
- Corylus americana (American Hazel)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beaked hazel
- Wikipedia's article - Beaked hazel
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