Carpinus caroliniana
| Scientific Name: | Carpinus caroliniana |
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| Family: | Corylaceae |
| Common Name: | American Hornbeam |
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| C Value: | 6 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Red |
| Growth Habit: | Forb, Succulent |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Toothing: | doubly serrated |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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| ID Tips: | Regardless of subspecies, Musclewood is relatively easy to distinguish from other trees on the basis of its smooth fluted bark. While this tree could be confused with small specimens of Fagus grandifolia (American Beech), which also has smooth bark, its leaf blades have more teeth along their margins than those of American Beech. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |