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Alnus glutinosa

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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