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zhen (Siberian hazelnut)

Corylus heterophylla

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Fagales (壳斗目)
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Corylus
Species
Corylus heterophylla (zhen)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Nan-ti-ip-gae-am-na-mu
Japanese o-hashibami
Chinese zhen
German mandschurische Hasel

Similar Species in Corylus

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ci zhen
Corylus ferox
Least Concern
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dian zhen
Corylus yunnanensis
Least Concern
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Hua Zhen
Corylus chinensis
Least Concern
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American Hazel
Corylus americana
Least Concern
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Turkish Hazel
Corylus colurna
Not Evaluated
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Filbert
Corylus maxima
Not Evaluated
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Beaked Filbert
Corylus cornuta
Least Concern
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Colchian Hazel
Corylus colchica
Vulnerable
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Phylum
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木兰纲
Class
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壳斗目
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Betulaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of zhen?
The scientific name of zhen is Corylus heterophylla. It belongs to the genus Corylus.
What is the conservation status of zhen?
zhen (Corylus heterophylla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does zhen live?
zhen is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does zhen belong to?
zhen (Corylus heterophylla) belongs to the genus Corylus, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is zhen endangered?
No, zhen (Corylus heterophylla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does zhen belong to?
zhen (Corylus heterophylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of zhen?
The closest relatives of zhen in the genus Corylus include ci zhen, dian zhen, Hua Zhen, Turkish Hazel, Filbert.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Corylus — 12 Species

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ci zhen
Corylus ferox
LC 🐾
dian zhen
Corylus yunnanensis
LC 🐾
Hua Zhen
Corylus chinensis
LC
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zhen
Corylus heterophylla
LC
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Turkish Hazel
Corylus colurna
NE 🐾
Filbert
Corylus maxima
NE 🐾
Beaked Filbert
Corylus cornuta
LC 🐾
Colchian Hazel
Corylus colchica
VU 🐾
Common filbert
Corylus avellana
LC 🐾
Indian Tree Hazel
Corylus jacquemontii
DD 🐾
Japanese Hazel
Corylus sieboldiana
LC 🐾
American Hazel
Corylus americana
LC
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