LHPrism Status
Tier 2 - Emerging
Species Type
LHPRISM Notes
Alnus glutinosa: European alder (black alder)
Plant Identification:
- Growth form: tree
- Bark: smooth and drak brown, but can show some shallow fissures with age
- Leaf: simple; obovate to nearly orbicular in shape 3-9cm
- Leaf edge: toothed
- Fruit: dry, does not split open when ripe
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