Betula nigra L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Betula nigra L.
Family Name: Betulaceae Gray - Birch family
Common Name: river birch
Symbol: BENI
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:43 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Tree

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

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