Betula pumila

Betula pumila

Taxobox
name = "Betula pumila"



image_width = 240px
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regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Fagales
familia = Betulaceae
genus = "Betula"
subgenus = "Chamaebetula"
species = "B. pumila"
binomial = "Betula pumila"
binomial_authority = L.

"Betula pumila" (Swamp or Bog Birch) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It reaches 1-4 meters in height. Its reproductive structures are catkins similar to other birches.

Its twigs develop on spur shoots. Leaves are alternate but close together, especially on slow growing individuals. Leaves are coarsely dentate and rounded at the base.

External links

* http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=BEPU4


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