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Celtis tournefortii, commonly known as the oriental hackberry, is a deciduous tree in the genus Celtis. The species is found in southeastern Europe from Sicily east to the Balkans and Crimea, West Asia, and the Caucasus. It can grow up to 6 metres (20 ft) in height and grows in plains and dry forests.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Celtis
- Family
- Cannabaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Oriental hackberry en Tournefort's nettle tree en Balkan nettle tree
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