American hornbeam, Bluebeech, Musclewood
Carpinus caroliniana
Betulaceae


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Eastern North America south to the Brevard, Osceola, Polk, Hardee, and Manatee counties.
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We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.


Shirley Denton
Shirley Denton
Shirley Denton