Betula celtiberica
Betula celtiberica Rothm. & Vasc.
Betula celtiberica, known as the Iberian white birch, is a species in the Betulaceae family, native to Great Britain, northwestern Spain, and Portugal. It is commonly found on north-facing valley slopes in Spain, where it forms mixed mesic forests with Fagus sylvatica.
Description
Betula celtiberica is a member of the Betulaceae family and is native to Great Britain, northwestern Spain, and Portugal. The species is typically found on north-facing valley slopes in Spain, where it grows in mixed mesic forests alongside the common beech, Fagus sylvatica. The species was first described in 1940 by Rothm. & Vasc.
Distribution
Global · Great Britain · Spain
Synonyms
Betula pubescens subsp. celtiberica