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Identify the Birch

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Trees in the Birch Family - Betulaceae

Betulaceae Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Individual Birch Species

Leaves: alternate, simple , doubly saw-toothed.

Bark: peeling papery layers.

Fruit: nuts or nutlets in cones.

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