Other common names:
Swamp Birch Other scientific names: Betula borealis, Betula glandulifera French names:
Bouleau nain Family: Birch Family (Betulaceae) Group: Birches Distinctive features: ShrubSub-Shrub; Usually a small shrub, with very un-birchlike leaves - round and toothed. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 103 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: pumila: dwarf Photographs:
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