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Ostrya

Ostrya

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A group of trees called hop-hornbeams that lose their leaves and grow in Europe, Asia and North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Ostrya can be found in temperate forests of North America.

Examples

  • Gardeners often plant Ostrya for its attractive bark and catkins.

  • The wood of the Ostrya is valued for its strength and resistance to wear.

  • The Ostrya tree is known for its strong wood.

  • Many Ostryas can be found in the forests of North America.

  • Gardeners often plant Ostrya for its attractive bark and catkins.

  • Several species of Ostrya can be found in temperate forests of North America.

  • The wood of the Ostrya is valued for its strength and resistance to wear.

Synonyms

hop hornbeam
vsOstrya
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A small tree with flaky bark and fruit clusters like hops

is the scientific genus name used for these same deciduous trees

Compounds

Ostrya carpinifolia
  • Specialized
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A medium-sized tree with very hard wood and small hanging fruit clusters

Ostrya virginiana
  • Specialized
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A medium-sized tree that loses its leaves, with very hard wood and small fruit like hops

Surface Forms

Ostrya singular
Ostryas plural

Etymology

Ostrya names a group of trees often called the hop-hornbeam, because their hanging seed clusters look like 'hops' used in beer; the name points to that hop-like shape. So, thinking of Ostrya as the tree with 'hop-like' fruit helps you remember this hardy, strong-wooded tree.