
Filbert With Involucre:
Iranian filbert nut is 4 CM long and
enclosed in a papery covering referred to as
an involucre.
Filbert Without Involucre:
Iranian filberts, also called hazelnuts, are
rounded and slightly pointed at one end.
They are small, usually about a 3 CM long
and resemble an acorn with its top removed.
Filberts have a thin but strong shell that
is shiny and golden brown with light
vertical stripes.
Filbert Without Shell: The filbert nut has a thin, medium to dark
brown papery covering which peels away to
reveal the white flesh beneath.
Which
City or Province Grow: North of Iran.
Harvest Season:
Summer
Filbert Shrub: Filberts grow on deciduous, multi-stemmed
shrubs that are slightly wider than tall.
The shrubs reach a height of 0.8 to 1.5
meter.
Filbert Twig:
Filbert leaves are arranged alternately
along the stem.
Filbert Leaves: The leaves of filbert shrubs are dark green,
simple, and 7.5 to 15 CM in length. |