Corylus cornuta is commonly known as the beaked hazelnut. These nuts are small in size, but packed with flavor and nutritious value. There are a variety of synonyms for the term "Corylus cornuta." Some of these include wild hazel and California hazel. The term "beaked" in its name, refers to the nuts' unique shape, which has a beak-shaped tip. Other synonyms for Corylus cornuta include American hazelnut and western hazelnut. The shrub the nut comes from, is also called by other names such as hazel alder, smooth alder, and tag alder. With its reputation as a healthy snack, there is no doubt that the beaked hazelnut will continue to be known by many different names.