Betulaceae (birch family)

Question 1

What family is Betulaceae?

Answer 1

Birch family

Question 2

Key features:

Answer 2

• pinnately veined leaves w serrate, serrulate, and double serrated leaves
• ## female flowers erect short head or woody cone

Question 3

What might the most noteworthy functional aspect of the betulaceae family be?

Answer 3

Several species are among the most cold hardy woody plants known withstanding temperatures as low as -50 degrees!

Question 4

Why might Minnesotans claim the betulaceae to be the state plant family?

Question 5

What is a climax forest?

Answer 5

Results from the process of ecological succession (tall ass forest) from rocks and mosses to shrubs to trees

Question 6

What birch tree is the most adaptable of all?

Answer 6

River birch (Betula nigra)

Question 7

Which birch species is the most important for lumber products?

Answer 7

Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis)

Question 8

What two species were once the only source for wintergreen essence?

Answer 8

Sweet birch (Betula lenta)!!! & yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis)

Question 9

What happens to river birch growing on elevated pH soil?

Answer 9

• iron chlorosis
• Leaves turn yellow and not getting enough iron

Question 10

Which birch species are somewhat resistant to bronze birch borer?

Answer 10

River birch (Betula nigra)

Question 11

What might be the biggest problem associated with members of the betulaceae growing in the landscape?

Answer 11

ALLERGIES!