Description

Frequently the peduncle (stalk) that held the fruit sacs remains on the tip of the stem. This can serve as an identification tool even after the individual fruits have dispersed.

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Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com

Image Creation Date

2-6-2009

Keywords

Betulaceae, Ostrya virginiana, hophornbeam, American hophornbeam, ironwood, tree, deciduous

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