European filbert References Images Contents European filbert plant Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Corylus avellana Learn about this topic in these articles:description In hazelnutAn oil from the European filbert, or common hazel (Corylus avellana), is used in food products, perfumes, and soaps; the tree yields a reddish white soft timber, useful for small articles such as tool handles and walking sticks.Read More