Betula fruticosa explained

Betula fruticosa, commonly known as dwarf bog birch,[1] is a species of dwarf birch that grows in central and eastern Europe (except for Finland where it grows rare) and Siberia and Mongolia[2] on elevation of 600- in forests, streambanks, and swamps.[3]

Description

The species is tall and have glabrous branches that are either purplish-brown or grayish-black in colour. Petiole is 2- long and is a hairless as the branches. The peduncle is 2- long but can sometimes be even . Female species have an oblong inflorescence which is erect as well. The bracts are ciliate, 4- long, and have elliptic nutlets. The flowers bloom from June to July and the fruits ripe from July to August.[3]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: English Names for Korean Native Plants. Korea National Arboretum. 2015. 978-89-97450-98-5. Pocheon. 373. 26 January 2017. Korea Forest Service. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170525105020/http://www.forest.go.kr/kna/special/download/English_Names_for_Korean_Native_Plants.pdf. 25 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Betula fruticosa. Arboretum Mustila. December 2, 2013. December 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131204075027/http://www.mustila.fi/en/plants/betula/fruticosa. dead.
  3. Betula fruticosa. Flora of China. 4. 312.