Downy Birch (Betula pubescens)
Downy Birch Species Description
This species includes one or more native variety (or subspecies) to North America AND one or more introduced variety (or subspecies).
Allergenicity: Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) is a moderate allergen.
Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Spring.
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).
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.
Downy Birch Species Usage
Pharmacological: Used in medicine or pharmacological research.
Dye: Used as a colored dye.
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More Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) imagesby Jessie M. Harris from BONAP
