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Carpinus betulus L.

hornbeam (Betulaceae)

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Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
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Carpinus betulus is a small tree that is widely planted outside its native range; although its leaves are unremarkable, it is distinctive when in fruit.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-10-14

 hornbeam / Carpinus betulus: _Carpinus betulus_ is a small tree that is widely planted outside its native range; although its leaves are unremarkable, it is distinctive when in fruit.

Male catkins

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-04-01

 hornbeam / Carpinus betulus: Male catkins

Female catkin

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-04-01

 hornbeam / Carpinus betulus: Female catkin

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