Ostrya virginiana

Ostrya = Greek for very hard wood
virginiana = described in Virginia


Scientific Name:Ostrya virginiana
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Family:Corylaceae
Common Name:Ironwood or Eastern Hop-Hornbeam
Authority: (Mill.) K. Koch.
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C Value:4
Wetness:FACU-
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
1
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Green, Brown
Growth Habit:Woody
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Toothed
Leaf Toothing:doubly toothed
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:Soft hairy leaves with peely bark
Gee Whiz:Fruit clusters look like hops, wood is very hard
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search