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water birch

Betula occidentalis

The water birch is a beautiful tree that loves to grow near rivers and wetlands. It has smooth, light-colored bark and small, delicate leaves that flutter in the breeze.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The water birch is a medium-sized tree with reddish-brown to dark gray bark that often peels in papery strips, revealing lighter layers beneath. Its oval leaves are bright green and have serrated edges, turning a brilliant golden-yellow in autumn. Small, cylindrical catkins dangle from its branches.

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water birch

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Birch sap can be tapped in spring, like maple syrup, to make a refreshing, healthy drink!

Indigenous peoples traditionally used its inner bark as a survival food, full of nutrients!

Its wood is tough and durable, historically used for making tools and even snowshoe frames!

The twigs and leaves of a water birch give off a faint wintergreen scent if you crush them!

特殊能力

能力

Wetland Wonder

Water birch can thrive in very wet soils and along streambanks because it has special roots that tolerate low oxygen.

能力

Bark Armor

Water birch has papery, peeling bark that helps protect its inner trunk from sun damage and insect pests by shedding.

能力

Pioneer Power

Water birch can quickly colonize disturbed or flooded areas, rapidly establishing new growth with its numerous seeds.

サイズと詳細

高さ
500-2000 cm
広がり
300-1000 cm
花の大きさ
1-5 cm
開花時期
食用
はい
毒性
なし
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法

生態系とのつながり

eats

North American Beaver

Castor canadensis

Beavers consume the bark and twigs, using branches for dam construction.

eats

Ruffed Grouse

Bonasa umbellus

Grouse feed on the buds and catkins, especially during colder months.

eats

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer browse on the foliage and young shoots of water birch.

eaten by

Birch Aphid

Myzocallis walshae

Aphids suck sap from the leaves and are a food source for other insects.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Stay on paths and don't climb trees without an adult's help.

よくある質問

water birchの高さは何ですか?

500-2000 cm

water birchの広がりは何ですか?

300-1000 cm

water birchの花の大きさは何ですか?

1-5 cm

water birchの開花時期は何ですか?

water birchの食用は何ですか?

はい

water birchの毒性は何ですか?

なし

water birchのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

water birchの受粉方法は何ですか?

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