hop hornbeam

The name "hop hornbeam" derives from the tree's fruit clusters, which resemble hops used in brewing.

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Definition

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(technical, academic)A small deciduous tree in the birch family, known for its hard wood and hop-like fruit clusters.

Example

  • The hop hornbeam is often used in landscaping for its attractive bark and foliage.

C1Botany

(technical, academic)The wood of the hop hornbeam tree, valued for its durability.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hop hornbeam":

ground hornbillblue beech