Tibetan Hazelnut
Corylus tibetica

Family: Betulaceae

What it is like

A deciduous shrub or small tree. It grows to 15 m tall. The male flower spikes are 7.5 cm long. The fruit occur in clusters of 3-6 husks which have fine prickles on the outer surface.

There are about 15 Corylus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In China it grows in secondary forests between 1,500-2,300 m altitude. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Himalayas, Tasmania, Tibet (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Corylus ferox Wallich var. thibetica Franchet;