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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the order Fagales — the birch and related trees.

Etymologies

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Betula +‎ -aceae

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Examples

  • The characteristic families for the dominant forest trees at lower elevations are the Betulaceae, Fagaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Lauraceae, Magnoliaceae, Sapotaceae, Elaeocarpaceae, and Theaceae.

    Northern Indochina subtropical forests 2007

  • (Betulaceae) called utis in Nepal, maibau in Burma, and Indian or Nepalese alder in English, is one of 35 species of alder worldwide.

    Chapter 18 1990

  • The systematics of the American species of Alnus (Betulaceae).

    Chapter 4 1990

  • Alnus acuminata ssp. arguta (Schlectendal) Furlow (Betulaceae) grows to 30 m in height and to 50 cm in diameter (after 30 years) in natural conditions.

    Chapter 4 1990

  • I have observed no species of birch; and I know that this one, like most of the _Betulaceae_, affects a much colder climate than there is in this valley.

    The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" Mayne Reid 1850

  • Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula (Bé-tu-la), in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech / oak family, Fagaceae.

    Find Me A Cure 2008

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