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Corylus colurna

Turkish Hazel

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Common name

Turkish Hazel.

Scientific name

Corylus colurna L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Corylus colurna is a deciduous tree.

Flowering March-April¹.

Habitat

The mixed deciduous forests of the lower mountain belt².

Distribution in Bulgaria

The species is found throughout the country, but is rare; reaches up to 1200 m above sea level³.

General distribution

Map of general distribution⁴ (green - native, purple - introduced):

References

1 Китанов, Б. 1966. В: Флора на Република България. Том ІІІ. Издателство на БАН. София.

2 Китанов, Б. 1966. В: Флора на Република България. Том ІІІ. Издателство на БАН. София.

3 Китанов, Б. 1966. В: Флора на Република България. Том ІІІ. Издателство на БАН. София.

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