Sichuan hazelnut
Corylus heterophylla var. sutchuensis
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 7 m high. The small branches are hairy. The leaves are broadly oval and 4-15 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They have irregular double teeth. There can be lobes above the middle. There are 1-6 fruit in a group.
Where it is found
It grows in secondary forests in valleys between 1,300-2,100 m altitude in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit