Gray Alder
Alnus incana (L.) Moench
Alnus incana, known as Gray Alder, is a multi-stemmed shrubby tree in the Betulaceae family. It is distributed across regions including the Açores, Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and parts of the United States. This species is commonly found in wetlands and swamps, where it can spread gradually through runners. It is adapted to cooler climates in the Northern Hemisphere.
Description
Alnus incana, or Gray Alder, is a shrubby tree species in the birch family (Betulaceae). It is native to wet, cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere and is often found in swamps and wetlands. The species is capable of spreading via runners and is known for its tolerance of moist soils. It is present in several European countries, including Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, and the Netherlands, as well as in parts of North America such as Vermont. The species was first described in 1794.
Other common names
Gray AlderGrey AlderHoary Alder
Distribution
Açores · Faial Island · Flores Island · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · GB · Azores · Great Britain · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Netherlands · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · Vermont-US · CZ · AM · NO · DK · Global · NL · IS · Alaska · Albania · Alberta · Argentina South
Synonyms
Betula alnus var. incanaBetula incanaAlnus incana var. bipinnatifidaAlnus incana var. pinnatifidaAlnus incana f. acutilobaAlnus glutinosa var. incanaAlnus incana var. argenteaAlnus incana var. argenteaAlnus februaria var. incana