Betula gynoterminalis
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Betula |
Species |
gynoterminalis |
Height |
7 m |
General Description |
A critically endangered species placed on the IUCN Red List, with an extremely small population remaining, roughly 50 individuals. |
Habitat |
Forests. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Dark purple branches. |
Leaf Description |
Large leaves with jagged edges, veins, ovate and very hairy on its underside. |
Flower Description |
Female inflorescences in a raceme, pendulous. |
Fruit Description |
Pendulous catkins which fruit between July and August. |