Black alder
Alnus glutinosa
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At a glance
- Scientific name
- Alnus glutinosa
- Group
- Eudicots
- Order
- Fagales
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Continent
- Europe, Asia, Africa
- Habitat
- Forest, Wetlands
- Form
- Tree
- Leaves
- Shed in winter
- Flower colour
- Inconspicuous
- Blooms in
- Spring, Winter
- Use
- Timber
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Difficulty in WildGuessr
- Medium
Did you know?
- Its roots house bacteria that capture nitrogen from the air, so alder enriches poor, wet soil.
- Its wood lasts for ages under water, so it was used for piles and underwater foundations.
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Similar plants
- Common hazel
Corylus avellana
- Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
- Silver birch
Betula pendula
Classification, names and conservation status come from Wikidata (CC0), the photo from Wikimedia Commons. Wikidata Q156904 · All plants · All entries