Corylus heterophylla

Botanical Description

Corylus heterophylla is a deciduous shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 7 metres tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. The plant is cultivated on a large scale, especially in China and Korea, for its edible seeds which are sold locally and also exported[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Corylus heterophylla has a wide distribution, grows on a variety of soils and can tolerate stressful climatic conditions. Based on its wide native range, outcrossing nature, and adaptation to different soils and climatic conditions, it is thought that considerable genetic diversity exists in the species. There are no reported threats impacting this species across its range and the species is found in ex situ collections and protected areas. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].