Downy Birch - Betula pubescens
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Species Description
Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK though more so in the West. Habitat includes: damp woodland, stream / river sides, grassland, peat land, heathland, wetland, moorland etc. Flowers: April to May. Identification: Downy / fluffy leaf stalks, triangular, rounded leaves. Height: 30 m.
Subspecies
| name | latinname | species | sightings | media | image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downy Birch | Betula pubescens subsp. pubescens | 1 | 2 | 6 |  |