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Betula papyrifera Marshall

paper-bark birch (Betulaceae)

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Betula papyrifera is a tree native to northern North America.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-18

 paper-bark birch / Betula papyrifera: _Betula papyrifera_ is a tree native to northern North America.

The bark of Betula papyrifera often peel away in sheets.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-18

 paper-bark birch / Betula papyrifera: The bark of _Betula papyrifera_ often peel away in sheets.

Partly disseminated female catkin, showing the 3-lobed bract subtending each seed.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-17

 paper-bark birch / Betula papyrifera: Partly disseminated female catkin, showing the 3-lobed bract subtending each seed.

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