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Betula occidentalis
water birch
Other common names
American red birchSynonyms
Betula papyrifera 'Occidentalis'Betula papyrifera var. occidentalis (Hook.) Sarg.
see moreBetula fontinalis
Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Betula
- Genus description
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Correct
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