Time to slow things down and enjoy something from the world of plants.
Please find a closer look at the flowers of OSTRYA VIRGINIANA – a species I photographed during a walk through the botanical garden.
🌱 What is OSTRYA VIRGINIANA?
OSTRYA VIRGINIANA is known as the American hophornbeam.
It belongs to the birch family (Betulaceae) and is native to eastern parts of North America.
You can often find it in dry woods and on rocky slopes, it’s not a demanding species and it’s incredibly resilient.
The name “hophornbeam” comes from its seed clusters, which look similar to hops used in beer brewing. But the flowers appear earlier in spring and grow in soft, drooping catkins that might go unnoticed unless you stop and observe.
🌳 A few interesting facts:
– The wood is extremely dense and tough – nicknamed ironwood
– Used historically for tool handles, fence posts and even sled runners
– It can live over 100 years!!
– It grows slowly but forms strong, well-shaped trees, often with a slightly twisted trunk
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*This post is based on my own experience and original photography. AI was used for grammar correction and for supporting the translation process
