Common Hazel, Corylus avellana
Item
Title
Common Hazel, Corylus avellana
Description
Growing smaller than many trees native to Europe and Asia, the common hazel tends to resemble more of a shrub. Its species name originates from the Italian town of Avella and hazelnuts are still referred to as the "Avellana nux sylvestris" ("wild nut of Avella").
Creator
Artist/Collector
C. F. Millspaugh
Date
Date Collected
30 November 1921
Spatial Coverage
Location
England
Medium
Medium/Material
Seeds and leaves stored in a jar
Rights Holder
Credit Line
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 275990
