Indian tree hazel
Corylus jacquemontii
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A medium sized deciduous tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is thin and dark grey. The leaves are broadly oval with a long point. They are 8-15 cm long. They often have small lobes. There are double teeth. The nuts are in clusters of 2-3. They are in a leathery covering 4 cm across. These have narrow lobes.
There are about 15 Corylus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 1,800-4,200 m altitude. It grows in cold arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal
How it is used for food
The nuts are eaten roasted. An edible oil is extracted from the seeds.
It is an important food.
Edible parts
Nuts, seeds, oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bhotia badam, Ge bija, Kabasi, Jamun, Riunsh, Shraul, Thangi