European Hop-Hornbeam

Ostrya carpinifolia belongs to the Betulaceae family, commonly known as the birch family. It is distributed across several regions in Europe and parts of North America. This species is notable for being the sole representative of the genus Ostrya in Europe. Its range includes countries such as Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, and Lebanon-Syria, as well as regions in Belgium, France, and Italy. The species was first published in 1771 by Scop. and has since been documented in botanical literature. It is also present in the United States, particularly in Vermont. The plant's scientific name is recognized in botanical discussions, including in works on Linnaean plant names and their types.