Corylus avellana var. pontica
Mediterranean Hazel, Turkish Hazel
Also known as: Corylus imeretica Kem.-Nath. +2 more
- Corylus imeretica Kem.-Nath.
- Corylus imeretica Kemul-Natadze
- Corylus pontica var. glandulifera K.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Betulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Corylus avellana var. pontica (commonly known as Mediterranean Hazel or Turkish Hazel) is a shrub within the Betulaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Corylus avellana, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Greece
Base Species & Variations