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Plant Name:
Common Hackberry
Scientific Name:
Celtis occidentalis
Description:
Common Hackberry is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and distinctive corky bark. It has elliptical leaves and small, round fruits.
Habitat:
Forests, woodlands, riparian areas
Fauna:
Common Hackberry provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, butterflies, and mammals. The fruits are consumed by birds and small mammals.
Growing Conditions:
Common Hackberry can grow in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerates both sun and shade.
Uses:
Common Hackberry wood is used for various purposes, such as furniture, tool handles, and fence posts. The fruits are edible and can be used in jams and jellies.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Fruits (hackberries) can be eaten raw or used in cooking
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Common Hackberry is also known as "Sugarberry" or "Nettle Tree". It is native to North America.
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Chhe
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