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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.

Synonyms

  • Family Betulaceae
  • Betulaceae

Hypernyms

  • Hamamelid Dicot Family
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