American Hazelnut
Corylus americana · Betulaceae (Birch family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Ovate to broadly elliptic with an acuminate tip
Margin
Doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight parallel veins extending to the margin
Key Features
Broadly ovate shape, doubly serrate margin, and prominent straight lateral veins terminating at the teeth
Description
Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub growing up to 3 meters tall with smooth gray bark.
Habitat
Understory of deciduous woodlands, forest edges, and thickets in moist to dry soils under partial shade to full sun
Native Range
Eastern and central North America
Identified on 10/20/2026