dwarf birch

tree

Also known as: Betula nana, dwarf Arctic birch

Learn about this topic in these articles:

In birch: Major species
…birch or resin birch, and dwarf birch, or dwarf Arctic birch (B. nana), native to most far northern areas of the world, are small alpine and tundra shrubs commonly known as ground birch. Both species have almost circular leaves, are food sources for birds and grazing animals, and may be…
Read More
In Fagales: Betulaceae
nana (dwarf birches) are circumboreal (i.e., extending to the northern limit of the tree line); the two species very nearly coincide in their ranges, with the dwarf birches extending farther into the Arctic. They now occupy most areas that were glaciated until about 11,700 years ago.
Read More