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Carpinus
Also called Hornbeams
Hornbeams are hardwood trees in the plant genus Carpinus in the family Betulaceae. Its species occur across much of the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
The 45 species occur across much of the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, with the greatest number of species in east Asia, particularly China. Only three species occur in Europe, only one in eastern North America, and one in Mesoamerica. Carpinus betulus can be found in Europe and Turkey.
Hornbeams yield a very hard timber, giving rise to the name "ironwood". Dried heartwood billets are nearly white and are suitable for decorative use. For general carpentry, hornbeam is rarely used, partly due to the difficulty of working it.
European hornbeam · American hornbeam · Sawa Hornbeam · Monkeytail Hornbeam · Chinese Hornbeam · Carpinus hebestroma · Japanese Hornbeam · Carpinus kawakamii · Loose Flower Hornbeam · Oriental Hornbeam · Carpinus polyneura · Puto Hornbeam
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