Colchian Hazel vs Filbert

Corylus colchica compared with Corylus maxima

Key Differences

• Colchian Hazel is Vulnerable while Filbert is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Colchian Hazel	Filbert
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order same	Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)	Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family same	Betulaceae	Betulaceae
Genus same	Corylus	Corylus
Species	Corylus colchica	Corylus maxima

Evolutionary Relationship

Colchian Hazel and Filbert share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Corylus.

Conservation Status

Colchian Hazel

VU — Vulnerable

Filbert

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Colchian Hazel	Filbert
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Colchian Hazel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Filbert

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus, Turkey) and Europe (12 countries).

Colchian Hazel

<em>Corylus colchica</em>, the Colchian Hazel, is a woody plant in the family Betulaceae. This species is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, indicating a high risk of extinction under current conditions. The epithet "colchica" refers to Colchis, an ancient region corresponding roughly to present-day western Georgia in the Caucasus, suggesting a geographic origin in that region. The species is associated with diverse terrestrial habitats ranging from tropical to temperate zones, reflecting the ecological breadth often seen in the genus <em>Corylus</em>. Hazels in this genus typically produce edible nuts and catkins, and often form thickets or understory growth in mixed forests. No specific countries are listed in the available records for <em>Corylus colchica</em>, limiting precise range documentation. Diet information, population estimates, and biological measurements including length, weight, and lifespan are not documented in the available records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its Vulnerable status highlights the need for targeted conservation assessments and habitat protection within its native range.