Corylus Collection

Nuts with shells, Fruits en chaton. Filbert, Corylus maxima 1, chestnut, Castanea sativa 2, 6, hazelnut, Corylus avellana 3, almond, Prunus amygdalus 4, walnut, Juglans regia 5, 7, 8

Common hazel tree, Corylus avellana
5856124 Common hazel tree, Corylus avellana; (add.info.: Common hazel tree, Corylus avellana. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Footpath through Hazel (Corylus avellana) woodland in autumn, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK. November

Country lane alongside beech and hazel woodland, near Nailsworth, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK. November

Wind-Fertilised Plants (colour litho)
6004527 Wind-Fertilised Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind-Fertilised Plants)

Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, and seven-spot
Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata and fruit flies on a hazel tree, Corylus avellana

Curtis British Entomology Plate 345
Hymenoptera: Decatoma cooperi = Sycophila biguttata (Cooperian Decatoma) [Plant: Corylus avellana (Hazel-nut Tree)] Date: 1824-39

European greenfinch (Chloris chloris chloris) on branch with Hazel catkins (Corylus), Moselle, France, February

Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins dispersing pollen with female flower above on branch. Controlled condition.s Surrey, England, UK

Great tit (Parus major) sitting on Hazel (Corylus) with catkins, Loire Atlantique, France, January

Hazel Tree Catkins
Hazel twigs with buds and catkins (corylus avellana)

A bottle of hazelnut oil and some ripe and unripe hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) on rustic wooden boards

A bowl of hazelnut oil and some ripe and unripe hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) on rustic wooden boards

Walnuts and hazelnuts

Green leaf, Hazel -Corylus-, leaf veins

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Hazelnuts Autumn

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of ripening nuts, Devon, England, July

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of nuts, Dorset, England, September

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of young leaves, Kent, England, April

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Hazel - female flower with red stigmas - and male catkin - Early spring (Corylus avellana) Date:

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Hazel - frosted leaf on lawn (Corylus avellana) Date:

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Hazel bud with flower (Corylus avellana) Date:

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Hazel - Catkins (Corylus avellana ) Date:

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Common Hazel Leaf (Corylus avellana) Date:

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Hazel-Tree - leaf bud opening in spring (Corylus avellana) Date:

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) growing in cut hedgerow at edge of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) field, Thorner, West Yorkshire, England, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins, growing in farmland hedgerow, West Yorkshire, England, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N. P
Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) habit, with catkins, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of catkins in early spring, shedding pollen for cross-pollination, Dorset, England, February

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice, growing beside old lane, Marywell Lane, Kingcombe, Dorset, England, December

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) old coppiced stool, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of nuts and leaf underside, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Digital illustration of Corylus (Hazel), green leaves and nuts on stem

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana), green shells on twig

Hazel pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0308
Hazel pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hazel pollen is distributed by the wind from catkins. The pollen is very small and light

Hamamelis virginiana, witch hazel
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Corylus avellana, hazel
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Corylus avellana L. CXXXVI, hazel
An illustrative plate of hazel tree foliage, catkins and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

(1) lamberts nut (2, 6) chestnut (3) hazelnut (4, 4a) almond
Plate 50 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum. Entitled Fruits en chaton ou a enveloppe ligneuse

Corylus avellana, cob nut
Plate 49 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) leaves, growing in hedgerow on farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of male catkins, covered with frost in snow covered hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of bark, Grove Farm Reserve, Thurston, Suffolk, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland habitat with pathway in mist, Merrals Shaw, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) and Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) habit, growing from crevice in limestone pavement habitat, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, june

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of leaves, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

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Corylus, commonly known as hazel, is a fascinating plant species that offers a multitude of natural wonders. With its nuts encased in shells and fruits en chaton (catkins), Corylus showcases the beauty of nature's intricate designs. In the enchanting woodlands of Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, footpaths meander through Hazel forests during autumn. The vibrant colors of November create a picturesque scene along country lanes lined with beech and hazel trees. One interesting aspect is its wind-fertilized reproduction method. A captivating color litho depicts this process, showcasing how pollen travels to ensure the survival of these remarkable plants. Amongst them are Tawny prominent and seven-spot insects captured in Curtis British Entomology Plate 345. The presence of wildlife adds another layer to the allure of Corylus. European greenfinches perch on branches adorned with Hazel catkins while Great tits find solace amidst their foliage in Loire Atlantique. These birds bring life to the tranquil surroundings. Dendrometridae, an intriguing illustration featuring Corylus trees, further highlights the diversity within this plant family. Its intricate details captivate observers and spark curiosity about our natural world. A closer look at Common Hazel reveals its unique characteristics - close-up shots showcase September's bounty: nuts ready for harvest in Dorset, England. Ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement within Burren National Park provides a glimpse into how these resilient trees have thrived over time. Corylus embodies both beauty and functionality as it plays an essential role in various ecosystems worldwide. From providing nourishment to animals through its nutritious nuts to creating habitats for countless species - this versatile plant continues to inspire awe among nature enthusiasts everywhere.