Betula alleghaniensis
| Scientific Name: | Betula alleghaniensis |
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| Family: | Betulaceae |
| Common Name: | Yellow Birch |
| Authority: | Britton |
| Etymology: | Betula is Latin for birch; alleghaniensis refers to the Allegheny mountains. |
| C Value: | 10 |
| Wetness: | FAC |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 6 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | serrate |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | The bark is a silvery-gray sometimes yellowish color, hence the common name. |
| Gee Whiz: | You better Betula! |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |