Steven Daniel

Honewort leaves are often confused with those of more interesting species.

Read more about Honewort leaves are often confused with those of more interesting species.

Hawthorn leaves are strongly veined, as in this dotted hawthorn (C. punctata) in Monroe Co. NY (Note thorns in background.)

Read more about Hawthorn leaves are strongly veined, as in this dotted hawthorn (C. punctata) in Monroe Co. NY (Note thorns in background.)

All hawthornes have thorns. Note the size on this scarlet hawthorne (C. coccinea) in Monroe Co., NY

Read more about All hawthornes have thorns. Note the size on this scarlet hawthorne (C. coccinea) in Monroe Co., NY

Beaked hazelnut leaves, from St. Lawrence Co., NY

Read more about Beaked hazelnut leaves, from St. Lawrence Co., NY

Corylus cornuta fruits embody the name "beaked hazelnut".

Read more about Corylus cornuta fruits embody the name "beaked hazelnut".

Male catkins are long and drooping, while the short female catkin above shows protruding red stigmas.

Read more about Male catkins are long and drooping, while the short female catkin above shows protruding red stigmas.

Female catkin of American hazelnut stays short with protruding red stigma, Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Read more about Female catkin of American hazelnut stays short with protruding red stigma, Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Mature hazelnut fruit/nut in Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Read more about Mature hazelnut fruit/nut in Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Hazelnut catkin (male) in Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Read more about Hazelnut catkin (male) in Powder Mill Park, Monroe Co. NY

Note green fruit in the center. The large frills help with identification. Taken in Ontario, Canada

Read more about Note green fruit in the center. The large frills help with identification. Taken in Ontario, Canada