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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
The brownish papery "leaves" are actually papery bracts surrounding the tree's fruits. the American Hornbeam is also called Musclewood because you can feel sinews when you slide your hand down its smooth trunk.
Carpinus caroliniana
The brownish papery "leaves" are actually papery bracts surrounding the tree's fruits. the American Hornbeam is also called Musclewood because you can feel sinews when you slide your hand down its smooth trunk.