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Hoptree (Ptelea)

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Hoptree Genus Details

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Hoptree is an aromatic shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It can grow to 20' tall. The bark is brownish gray and the flowers are 3/8" wide with 4-5 narrow greenish white petals. The fruit is 7/8" in diameter, disk-shaped and wafer-like with rounded wings. Hoptree is found in dry rocky uplands along the eastern half of the U.S. The name hoptree refers to a reported use in early days of the bitter fruit as a substitute for hops in brewing beer.


Hoptree Allergy Info

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Little or no allergenicity has been reported.

Hoptree Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Hoptree (Ptelea) is a genus of the RUTACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Hoptree Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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