Ostrya chisosensis, the Big Bend Hop Hornbeam, is a small deciduous tree endemic to the Chisos Mountains of Texas, known for its hop-like fruit clusters. This species is a rare and beautiful addition to the arid landscapes it inhabits.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Big Bend Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya chisosensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ostrya |
| Species | Ostrya chisosensis |
Similar in genus Ostrya
