Betula kenaica, or Kenai birch, is a species of birch that can be found in Alaska and northwestern North America up to 300m (1,000feet) above sea level.[1]
It grows up to 12m (39feet) tall, with reddish-brown bark that may become pink or grayish-white. The leaf blades are ovate and grow in 2-6 pairs which are 4cm-5cmcm (02inches-02inchescm) (sometimes up to 7.5cm (03inches)) long and 2.5cm-4.5cmcm (01inches-01.8inchescm) wide. The leaf margins are cuneated and serrated with rounded base and acute apex. The flowers bloom in late spring while fruits fall in autumn.[2]
The buds and twigs of the plant are used as a stew flavor while its inner bark can be eaten either raw or cooked and can be used as soup thickener. The sap can be used to make beer.[1]