Celtis occidentalis (species)
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Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > Plantae (kingdom) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Rosales (order) > Cannabaceae (family) > Celtis (genus)
Descripción
Species of medium-sized tree native to North America, having bright green elm-like leaves with three prominent veins arising from the base of the blade, and edible pea-sized purplish-black fruits attractive to birds. The bark is sometimes covered with wartlike bumps. It is easily cultured and common as a street tree, attaining heights of 12-30 meters (40-100 feet).
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Otros términos
- common hackberry (species) [en]
- American hackberry (species) [en]
- northern hackberry (species) [en]
- American nettletree (species) [en]
- beaverwood (species) [en]