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Corylus avellana L. | ||
Fam.: Betulaceae / Birch Fam. |
Genus: Corylus L. |
Authors: | |||
Carl von Linné (Linnaeus, 1707 - 1777), Swedish naturalist who introduced the binary naming system for plants and animals | |||
Etymology: | |||
Corylus: | Roman name of the hazel | ||
avellana: | from Avella (Campania, Italy) | ||
The hazel is pollinated by the wind. The well-known "catkins", which are in flower very early in the year, contain the male blossoms with the pollen. Egg-shaped "catkins" at the same branches contain groups of small female flowers, of which only the red crimson stigmas are visible. | ||
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.. Relationship:
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trad.
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.. Scientific Names
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.. German Names
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.. English Names
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.. Bloom Colors
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.. Flower Anatomy
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.. Leaf Form
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.. Regions
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.. Photo Month
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.. Fruits + Seed
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.. Roots + Bulbs
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Pest Infestation + Deformations
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Trees
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Bushes
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Water Plants
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Climbers + Twiners
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Useful Pl.
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Ornamental Pl.
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Color Var.
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Multiple Criteria
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Biotopes + Groups
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