Brown Birch
Betula pubescens Ehrh.
Betula pubescens, known as Brown Birch, is a deciduous tree native to northern Europe and Asia. It grows in wetter areas with heavy soils and is often confused with the silver birch. It is part of the Betulaceae family and was first described in 1791.
Description
Betula pubescens, also called downy birch, moor birch, white birch, European white birch, or hairy birch, is a species of deciduous tree found in northern Europe and Asia. It is distinguished by its preference for wetter habitats with poorly drained soils. The tree is closely related to the silver birch but is more adaptable to such conditions. It is a member of the Betulaceae family and was first published in 1791. It is commonly found in regions such as DK, FI, IS, NO, SE, Flanders, Vermont-US, AU, Aurland, Lom, Skjåk, Ulvik, Varanger, Norway, Oslofjorden, Sørlandskysten, Sandvær, Nord-Norge, and Bærum, Gimsøy.
Other common names
Brown BirchDowny BirchEuropean White BirchMountain BirchSilver BirchWhite Birch
Distribution
DK · FI · IS · NO · SE · Flanders · Vermont-US · AU · Aurland · Lom · Skjåk · Ulvik · Varanger · Norway · Oslofjorden · Sørlandskysten · Sandvær · Nord-Norge · Bærum · Gimsøy · Hattfjelldal · Syvde · Tromøy · Velfjord · Dovre · Romsdal · Herad · Sør Høland · Leksvik · Nissdeal
Synonyms
Betula alba var. pubescensBetula alba subsp. pubescensBetula alba var. vulgarisBetula pubescens var. oblongifoliaBetula pubescens var. sibakademicaBetula pubescens var. typicaBetula alba f. pubescensBetula alba lus. macrophylla