Common Hop-Tree

<em>Ptelea trifoliata</em>, commonly known as the common hop tree or wafer ash, is a shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae. It occurs across Europe and North America, with records from 16 European countries, and is typically found in woodland margins, rocky slopes, and thickets in temperate zones. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN. The species is named for the resemblance of its winged fruits to hop cones used in brewing, and it plays a role in supporting native lepidopteran larvae in parts of its North American range. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.