Betula spp.
Birches
Family:  Betulaceae
 
   Birches
taught in Hort 231		 Stem and buds
 Leaves (top/bottom)
Betula nigra
River birch		 Betula nigra twig (V.I. Lohr)
 Betula nigra leaves (V.I. Lohr)
Betula occidentalis
Water birch		 Betula occidentalis twig (V.I. Lohr)
 Betula occidentalis leaves (V.I. Lohr)
Betula papyrifera
Paper birch		 Betula Papyrifera twig (V.I. Lohr)
 Betula papyrifera leaves (V.I. Lohr)
Betula pendula
European white birch		 Betula pendula twig (V.I. Lohr)
 Betula pendula leaves (V.I. Lohr)

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Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Washington State University
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