List of Fagales of Montana explained

There are at least 10 members of the birch, alder, and oak order, Fagales found in Montana.^[1] Some of these species have been designated as Species of Concern.^[2]

Beech and oaks

Family: Fagaceae

• Quercus macrocarpa, bur oak

Birch and alder

Family: Betulaceae

• Alnus incana, speckled alder
• Alnus rubra, red alder
• Alnus viridis, green alder
• Betula nana, swamp birch
• Betula occidentalis, spring birch
• Betula papyrifera, paper birch
• Betula pumila, bog birch
• Betula × sargentii, hybrid birch
• Betula × utahensis, hybrid birch

Further reading

• Book: Schiemann, Donald Anthony . Wildflowers of Montana . Mountain Press Publishing . Missoula, MT . 0-87842-504-7 . 2005.

See also

• List of dicotyledons of Montana

Notes and References

1. Web site: Birch, Alder, and Oak . Montana Natural Heritage Project . 2011-06-17.
2. Species of Concern are native taxa that are at-risk due to declining population trends, threats to their habitats, restricted distribution, and/or other factors. Designation as a Montana Species of Concern or Potential Species of Concern is based on the Montana Status Rank, and is not a statutory or regulatory classification. Rather, these designations provide information that helps resource managers make proactive decisions regarding species conservation and data collection priorities. Web site: Species Status Codes, Species of Concern . Montana Natural Heritage Project . 2011-06-17.