Spring Tree Flowering. A Catkin Or Ament Of Hazel Tree In The Garden. Royalty-Free Stock Image

Spring tree flowering. A catkin or ament of hazel tree in the garden. A catkin or ament is a slim, cylindrical flower cluster (a spike), with inconspicuous or no petals, usually wind-pollinated (anemophilous) but sometimes insect-pollinated (as in Salix). They contain many, usually unisexual flowers, arranged closely along a central stem that is often drooping. They are found in many plant families, including Betulaceae, Fagaceae, Moraceae, and Salicaceae.