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- proper noun A taxonomic
family within theorder Fagales — thebirch and relatedtrees .
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The characteristic families for the dominant forest trees at lower elevations are the Betulaceae, Fagaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Lauraceae, Magnoliaceae, Sapotaceae, Elaeocarpaceae, and Theaceae.
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(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
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The systematics of the American species of Alnus (Betulaceae).
Chapter 4 1990
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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
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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
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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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