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River Birch (Betula nigra)

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Family: BETULACEAE
Genus: Betula
Species: River Birch (Betula nigra)

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River Birch (Betula nigra)
River Birch (Betula nigra)


River Birch Species Description

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This species is native to North America north of Mexico.

Allergenicity: River Birch (Betula nigra) is a moderate allergen.

Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Winter to Summer.

Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.

Tree: A large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).

Weed: Any plant growing in cultivated ground to the injury of the crop or desired vegetation, or to the disfigurement of the place; an unsightly, useless, or injurious plant.

Perennial: Living for many years.

Wetland Plant: Plants growing in aquatic or wetland habitats. These include all known floating, submerged, and emergent taxa, plus those that are found in permanently or seasonally wet habitats.

Woody Stem: Non-herbaceous. Lignified.

River Birch Species Usage

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River Birch Species Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the species has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed
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