Alnus incana subsp. tenuifolia


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusAlnus
Speciesincana
Subspeciestenuifolia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginCanada and the United States of America.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Native Americans used this tree for medicinal purposes.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis shrub or small tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeOpen and spreading.
HabitatGrows along stream banks, lake shores, wet fields and meadows at an altitude of 100-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, light grey to dark brown in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid and 4-7 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves 4-10 cm in length, thin and ovate to elliptic.
Flower DescriptionInflorescence clusters of 3-5 staminate catkins, 4-10 cm in length.

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