(Magnoliophyta: Betulaceae) Betula Flashcards
What is the common name for Betula?
Birches
How many Betula species are native/naturalized in North America?
18
What subfamily does the genus Betula belong to?
Betuloideae
List the common name(s) for:
Betula alleghaniensis (3)
Yellow birch
Merisier
Bouleau jaune
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Betula cordifolia (5)
Heartleaf birch
Mountain white birch
Bouleau Eagrave
Feuilles cordées
Bouleau blanc
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Betula glandulosa (3)
Dwarf birch
Resin birch
Bouleau glanduleux
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Betula kenaica
Kenai birch
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Betula lenta (2)
Sweet birch
Cherry birch
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Betula michauxii (3)
Newfoundland dwarf birch
Michaux’s birch
Bouleau de Michaux
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Betula minor (2)
Dwarf birch
Bouleau mineur
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Betula murrayana
Murray’s birch
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Betula nana (2)
Arctic dwarf birch
Bouleau nain
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Betula neoalaskana (2)
Resin birch
Paper birch
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Betula nigra (2)
River birch
Red birch
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Betula occidentalis (2)
Water birch
River birch
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Betula papyrifera (6)
Paper birch
Canoe birch
White birch
Bouleau blanc
Bouleau Eagrave
Papier
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Betula pendula (4)
Weeping birch
European white birch
Silver birch
Bouleau pleureur