Birch Family (Noun)
Meaning
Monoecious trees and shrubs (including the genera Betula and Alnus and Carpinus and Corylus and Ostrya and Ostryopsis).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The birch family, consisting of over 60 species, includes several notable monoecious trees such as paper birch and river birch.
- The paper birch is one of the most common members of the birch family, with a broad range across northern parts of North America.
- Alnus glutinosa, also known as black alder, is part of the birch family, featuring a range of different tree shapes.
- Several trees from the birch family are an essential source of food for forest animals, providing essential sustenance through the seeds.
- Members of the birch family can easily thrive in an assortment of habitats and often produce aesthetically pleasing patterns in wood.