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white alder

Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomy

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

About

Alnus rhombifolia, the white alder, is an alder tree native to western North America, from British Columbia and Washington east to western Montana, southeast to the Sierra Nevada, and south through the Peninsular Ranges and Colorado Desert oases in Southern California. It occurs in riparian zone habitats at an altitudes range of 100–2,400 metres (330–7,870 ft). While not reported in northern Baja California, it has been predicted on the basis of its climatic adaptation to occur there...

Frequently Asked Questions

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