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]
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]