The Common Hazel is a
shrub native to
Europe and
Asia. Its
flowers are produced very early in spring before the leaves, and are
monoecious. The
seed is a
nut, known as a hazelnut or cobnut. The nut falls out of the husk when ripe, about 7-8 months after pollination. The
kernel of the
seed is edible and used raw or roasted, or ground into a paste.
The Common Hazel is a
shrub native to
Europe and
Asia. Its
flowers are produced very early in spring before the leaves, and are
monoecious. The
seed is a
nut, known as a hazelnut or cobnut. The nut falls out of the husk when ripe, about 7-8 months after pollination. The
kernel of the
seed is edible and used raw or roasted, or ground into a paste.