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Search Term(s): Corylus americana   (1 record found)

BETULACEAE
Birch Family
Corylus americana  (American hazelnut)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Corylus: meaning "Hazelnut"; americana: of the Americas
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
March-April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Moist woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Catkins, buds, nuts and other parts consumed by a variety of mammals and birds.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
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