Betula nigra

Scientific Name:Betula nigra
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Family:Betulaceae
Common Name:River Birch
Authority: L.
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C Value:4
Wetness:FACW
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Genus in Illinois:
8
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Imperfect
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Flower Color:Brown, Green
Growth Habit:Forb, Succulent
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Toothing:Toothed
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
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ID Tips:Alternate leaved tree in wetlands with paperlike bark
Gee Whiz:It is the only birch whose range includes the southeastern coastal plain and is also the only spring-fruiting birch.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search