Scientific Name:
Kingdom: Plantae
Divisions:
Class: Dicotyledonae (two seed-leaves)
Family: Betulaceae
(Latin - Ancient name for birch probably derived from Sanskrit 'bhurga', a tree whose bark is used for writing upon. Also connected to Celtic 'betu', meaning tree.)
Genera: 2
Species: 5
Alnus crispa (Green Alder)
Alnus incana (Gray Alder)
Betula glandulosa (Dwarf Birch)
Betula occidentalis (Water Birch)
Betula papyfifera (Paper Birch)
English Name(s):
Birch Family
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