Betula nigra
Betula nigra river birch
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Habitat & Range
Common on floodplains, riverbanks, wet woods and swamps.
Mostly found in the south-east of the state. See distribution map at BONAP.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers April to May.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Betula nigra river birch
Betula nigra gallery
Plant Summary
deciduous tree
native
flower color: yellow-green
Common Names
river birch
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