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common alder

Alnus glutinosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Betulaceae ›Genus: Alnus

About

Alnus glutinosa, the common alder, black alder, European alder or just alder, is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to most of Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa. It thrives in wet locations where its association with the bacterium Frankia alni enables it to grow in poor quality soils. It is a medium size, short-lived tree growing to a height of up to 30 metres (100 ft). It has short-stalked rounded leaves and separate...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common alder?
The scientific name of common alder is Alnus glutinosa.
What kingdom does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the family Betulaceae.
What genus does common alder belong to?
common alder belongs to the genus Alnus.