European filbert Directory References Images Discover Weapons of World War I 7 of the World’s Deadliest Plants Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World? The Fastest Animals on Earth 10 Best Hockey Players of All Time Cinco de Mayo Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question European filbert plant 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 Britannica ChatbotChatbot answers are created from Britannica articles using AI. This is a beta feature. AI answers may contain errors. Please verify important information using Britannica articles. About Britannica AI.