What is another word for eastern hop hornbeam?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːstən hˈɒp hˈɔːnbiːm] (IPA) 
Eastern hop hornbeam, also known as Ostrya virginiana, is a deciduous tree species that is native to eastern North America. This tree species is also commonly referred to by several other descriptive synonyms, including ironwood, leverwood, and American hophornbeam. The name "ironwood" is used because of its extremely hard and durable wood, which is often used for fence posts and tool handles. The name "leverwood" refers to the tree's strong, flexible wood that is used in the construction of wagon wheels. And the name "American hophornbeam" comes from the tree's fruit clusters, which resemble the hops used in the brewing of beer.
