Birch tree

This tree belongs to the same family as Alders. Its scientific name in Latin, Betulla, comes from the name by which the Celts knew it: betu.

It serves as food for a large number of moths and butterflies.

Curiosities

Before paper was invented, its whitish second bark was used.

Its leaves and bark provide a very strong yellow or brown dye.

The bark, even when damp, is highly flammable.

Height 10 to 30 meters, depending on the species
Leaves Rhomboid-shaped, 3 to 6 cm
Flowers/Fruit The same tree has both male and female flowers. The pollen has three pores and is spheroidal in shape.
Climate/Habitat This plant requires sunny areas, acidic and siliceous soils that retain sufficient moisture. It is found along riverbanks, streams, and lagoons in mountainous regions.
Common Name Birch tree
Scientific Name Betula pendula
Genus Betula
Family Betulaceae

Gallery

El Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno acoge más de 120 especies animales de los cinco continentes que viven en régimen de semilibertad, distribuidos en recintos de grandes superficies donde coexisten una o varias especies.

Descubre el pulmón de Cabárceno

Un gran trabajo de recuperación medioambiental