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Corylus maxima Mill.

filbert (Betulaceae)

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The filbert resembles a hazelnut (Corylus avellana), but with much longer bracts that completely hide the nut inside.

Llanthony (VC35: Monmouthshire); 2015-07-27

 filbert / Corylus maxima: The filbert resembles a hazelnut (_Corylus avellana_), but with much longer bracts that completely hide the nut inside.

Leaf

Llanthony (VC35: Monmouthshire); 2015-07-27

 filbert / Corylus maxima: Leaf

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