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Musclewood

Carpinus caroliniana

Description:

Twisted, smooth muscle-like wood. A few leaves remain attached through winter. Alternate leaves. Pseudoterminal bud.

Habitat:

Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park

Notes:

Common names include ironwood and hophornbeam. Winter Woody Tree ID class.

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Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jan 25, 2014
Submitted on Jan 28, 2014

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