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Pictorial guide to the flora of the British Isles
Betula pendula is abundant in cool-temperate areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere, although often confused with the similarly widespread Betula pubescens.
Dry Sandford (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-11-21 |
![silver birch / Betula pendula: _Betula pendula_ is abundant in cool-temperate areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere, although often confused with the similarly widespread _Betula pubescens_.](img/286412.jpg) |
The leaves of Betula pendula have sharper teeth towards the tip and a longer edge without teeth at the base than those of Betula pubescens.
Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-10-16 |
![silver birch / Betula pendula: The leaves of _Betula pendula_ have sharper teeth towards the tip and a longer edge without teeth at the base than those of _Betula pubescens_.](img/969408.jpg) |
Birches are wind-pollinated and produce catkins in spring.
Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-04-06 |
![silver birch / Betula pendula: Birches are wind-pollinated and produce catkins in spring.](img/107637.jpg) |
The 2-winged seeds (above) and 3-lobed bracts (below) of birches are released in large numbers in early autumn.
Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-09-24 |
![silver birch / Betula pendula: The 2-winged seeds (above) and 3-lobed bracts (below) of birches are released in large numbers in early autumn.](img/887953.jpg) |
All images copyright © Christopher J. Dixon unless otherwise indicated.
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