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Alnus alnobetula
green alder, mountain alder
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Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the mountainous areas on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to northern California, east to Alberta and the northern Rocky Mountain States.
Habitat: Moist areas, low to high elevations
Flowers: April-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Alnus alnobetula (Ehrh.) K. Koch
Publication: Dendrologie 2(1): 625. 1872.
Publication: Dendrologie 2(1): 625. 1872.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Alnus crispa (Aiton) Pursh ssp. laciniata Hultén
Alnus crispa (Aiton) Pursh ssp. sinuata (Regel) Hultén
Alnus sinuata (Regel) Rydb.
Alnus sitchensis (Regel) Sarg.
Alnus viridis (Chaix) DC. [WTU]
Alnus viridis (Chaix) DC. var. sinuata Regel
Duschekia sinuata (Regel) Pouzar
Alnus crispa (Aiton) Pursh ssp. sinuata (Regel) Hultén
Alnus sinuata (Regel) Rydb.
Alnus sitchensis (Regel) Sarg.
Alnus viridis (Chaix) DC. [WTU]
Alnus viridis (Chaix) DC. var. sinuata Regel
Duschekia sinuata (Regel) Pouzar
Infraspecies:
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ssp. fruticosa
Occurring rarely west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Northwest Territory, south in the Rocky Mountains to Colorado. -
ssp. sinuata – mountain alder Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Rocky Mountains.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Alnus alnobetula in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Alnus alnobetula checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Alnus alnobetula information.
E-Flora BC: Alnus alnobetula atlas page.
CalPhotos: Alnus alnobetula photos.
USDA Plants: Alnus alnobetula information.
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