What does "blue beech" mean?

Carpinus caroliniana, a deciduous tree of eastern North America.

What is a synonym for "blue beech"?

Common synonyms include: musclewood.

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Carpinus caroliniana, a deciduous tree of eastern North America. countable, uncountable

blue (from the color of the bark) + beech (from the smooth bark or the form of the leaves)