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Common Hackberry – Celtis Occidentalis: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Wartiest Tree

May 2, 2025 by Rachel of the Woods Leave a Comment
Common Hackberry - Celtis Occidentalis

Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) isn’t listed in Haliburton Flora, but this rapidly growing Ontario native can be found in the south. The bark, especially characteristic on younger trees, is unique: This plant is in the same family as hops and cannabis. While I’m writing this I noticed a thread in my native plants group asking …

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