Betula
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- proper noun
- Specialized
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Betula
- Betula birch
Examples
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Latin name, Betula lutea.
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Betula utilis (bhojpatra birch) is widespread in subalpine forests throughout the Himalaya.
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In the garden, the tall Betula pendula creates a striking silhouette against the sunset.
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The distinctive white bark of Betula papyrifera is easily recognizable in forests across North America.
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During autumn, the leaves of Betula nigra turn a vibrant yellow, adding color to the landscape.
Synonyms
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A tree with thin white bark that peels and slender branches
A group of trees and shrubs known as birches
Compounds
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A tree with thin shiny yellow or gray bark that grows in eastern North America
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A small North American birch tree with white peeling bark used for making baskets and small canoes
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A birch tree that grows in the western United States and has brownish bark
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A birch tree with pale bark that grows in Alaska and northwest Canada
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A tree with reddish-brown peeling bark that grows along rivers and in wet ground
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A North American birch tree with white bark that peels easily and people use to make crafts
A small to medium tree with pale white or brown bark and hanging hairy branches
Surface Forms
Etymology
Betula is the Latin name for the birch tree, and it likely comes from an old Celtic word betu- meaning 'birch'. So the scientific name Betula simply points to birch trees, which is why the group called Betula includes those trees.