Betula

Also known as birch, the birch genus, birch tree

A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus Betula (), in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams. It is closely related to the beech-oak family Fagaceae. The genus Betula contains 30 to 60 known taxa of which 11 are on the IUCN 2011 Red List of Threatened Species. They are typically short-lived pioneer species and are widespread in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in northern areas of temperate climates and in boreal climates. Birch wood is used for a wide range of purposes.

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Betula is a genus of woody plants, including trees and shrubs, within the family Betulaceae. It belongs to the parent taxon Betuloideae and produces nucule fruits. The genus is the source of birch sap, birch, and birch bark. Common names for the group include birch, Berk, brzoza, and Birke.

The plants are native to regions such as Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Altay, Amur, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Assam, and Austria. They have been introduced to Argentina Northeast, Føroyar, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, and Tasmania. Records of the genus exist in the United States, with specimens held by institutions such as UCMP.

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Species

FamilyBetulaceae

Native toAfghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Altay, Amur, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Assam, Austria

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