L48 (N), Ak (N), Can (N)PlantaeSpecies
Red Alder
Alnus rubra
Bong.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Fagales
Family
Betulaceae
Birch family
Genus
Alnus
Species
Alnus rubra
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Tree
Active Growth
Spring, Summer, Fall
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 6 states
Present
Not Present
Also Known As
Alnus rubra var. pinnatisectaAlnus rubra f. pinnatisectaAlnus oregana
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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