Carpinus

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Carpinus

Description Carpinus, commonly known as hornbeam, is a genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs that belongs to the Betulaceae family. There are about 40-45 species of Carpinus that are native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. The name Carpinus is derived from the Latin word “carpere,” which means to cut, referring…