Silver Birch
(Betula pendula)

Flowers:
green and yellow catkins

Pollination:
wind
Seeds/fruit:
the seeds are found on brown catkins separated by bracts

Seed Dispersal:
a very good example of wind and water seed dispersal

Silver Birch has a silver grey paper bark. The wood is is traditionally used for interior woodwork, wheels and fuel. The Sap was used by the cosmetic industry.

Group: Plants

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