yellow birch

Betula alleghaniensis

Summary 2

Betula alleghaniensis (yellow birch, also known as golden birch), is a large and important lumber species of birch native to North-eastern North America. The name "yellow birch" reflects the color of the tree's bark. The name Betula lutea was used expansively for this tree but has now been replaced.

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  1. (c) Eli Sagor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7357861@N03/2822289750
  2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betula_alleghaniensis

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iNat Map

Leaf margins toothed
Leaf arrangement Opposite
Plant growth form large tree
Primary flower color green
Primary fruit color brown