Betula microphylla
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Betula |
Species |
microphylla |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
6 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat |
Temperate forestes at an altitude of 1,200-1,600 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Flaking greyish-white with greyish-brown branches. |
Leaf Description |
Rhombic or rhombic-obovate, slightly pubescent, with 4-6 lateral veins on either side, 1.5-5x1-3.5 cm. |
Flower Description |
Oblong-cylindric female inflorescence, 1-2.5 cm x 7-8 mm. |
Fruit Description |
Ovate, pubescent nutlet with wings 1/2 its width, produced July through August. |