Betula_schmidtii

<i>Betula schmidtii</i>

Betula schmidtii

Species of plant in the genus Betula

Betula schmidtii, the iron birch or Schmidt's birch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae.[2][3] It is native to Manchuria, Korea, Primorsky Krai of the Russian Far East, and Japan.[1] A tree reaching 30 m (100 ft) with nearly black bark, its wood is so dense that it does not float, and is used where a tough, durable material is desired.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Betula schmidtii Regel". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Betula schmidtii (iron birch)". Invasive Species Compendium. CAB International. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2021. Wild host of: Fomitopsis pinicola (brown crumbly rot)
  3. [3]
    "Betula schmidtii Schmidt's birch". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Betula schmidtii - Regel". pfaf.org. Plants For A Future. 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.


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