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Ostrya carpinifolia
This Hop-hornbeam tree belongs to the Betulaceae, and the only species of the genus Ostrya that is native to Europe. This is a broad leaved tree growing tall, up to 20 to 25 m high. It produces a birch like double toothed leaves, and fruits (nuts) in pendulous clusters (featured here).
Native to Balkan and parts of Mediterranean Region, this tree is widespread in Europe. Here grows in broad leaved forest in National Park Krka, Croatia.
This tree has a very hard, stable and heavy wood; that was used in construction of resistant tools, benches and wagons.
Spotted on Jul 5, 2018
Submitted on Aug 15, 2018
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