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Alder, tree,.. 118p
Alder, Alnus glutinosa ( Betulaceae ),
The Alder is a deciduous tree of conical habit, whose young green shoots and alternate leaves are slightly sticky to the touch. The dark green, mature leaves, paler beneath, are up to 10cm long, they are widest at the tip, which may be indented, and have a tapering base,
The tiny flowers are borne in separate male and female catkins formed during the summer .
The males are pendulous and yellow, up to 10cm long, the upright females are red and much smaller, only about 5mm long,....
Alder, tree,.. 118p
Alder, Alnus glutinosa ( Betulaceae ),
The Alder is a deciduous tree of conical habit, whose young green shoots and alternate leaves are slightly sticky to the touch. The dark green, mature leaves, paler beneath, are up to 10cm long, they are widest at the tip, which may be indented, and have a tapering base,
The tiny flowers are borne in separate male and female catkins formed during the summer .
The males are pendulous and yellow, up to 10cm long, the upright females are red and much smaller, only about 5mm long,....