38,206 observationsLeast Concern
yellow birch
Betula alleghaniensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fagales βΊFamily: Betulaceae βΊGenus: Betula
About
Betula alleghaniensis (yellow birch, also known as golden birch), is a large and important lumber species of birch native to North-eastern North America. The name "yellow birch" reflects the color of the tree's bark. The name Betula lutea was used expansively for this tree but has now been replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of yellow birch is Betula alleghaniensis.
- yellow birch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- yellow birch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- yellow birch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- yellow birch belongs to the order Fagales.
- yellow birch belongs to the family Betulaceae.
- yellow birch belongs to the genus Betula.