3,832 observationsLeast Concern
swamp birch
Betula pumila
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fagales βΊFamily: Betulaceae βΊGenus: Betula
About
Betula pumila (dwarf birch or bog birch) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. Bog birch occurs over a vast area of northern North America, from Yukon in the west to New England in the east and all the way to Washington and Oregon, inhabiting swamps and riparian zones in the boreal forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of swamp birch is Betula pumila.
- swamp birch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- swamp birch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- swamp birch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- swamp birch belongs to the order Fagales.
- swamp birch belongs to the family Betulaceae.
- swamp birch belongs to the genus Betula.