1. any tree or shrub of the genus Betula, comprising species with a smooth, laminated outer bark and close-grained wood. 2. the wood itself. 3. a birch rod, or a bundle of birch twigs, used for whipping. adj. 4. Also, birch′en. of or made of birch. v.t. 5. to ...
Betula, the birch, is an important and diverse deciduous tree genus belonging to the family Betulaceae. It is widely distributed in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere in the form of almost 40 species that vary in size from small shrubs...McCown, B. H....
Betula , the birch, is an important and diverse deciduous tree genus belonging to the family Betulaceae. It is widely distributed in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere in the form of almost 40 species that vary in size from small shrubs to some of the largest deciduous forest ...
any tree or shrub of the genus Betula, comprising species with a smooth, laminated outer bark and close-grained wood. Compare birch family. the wood itself. a birch rod, or a bundle of birch twigs, used especially for whipping. adjective birchen. verb (used with object) to beat or punis...
genus Betula birch tree birch Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visitthe webmaster's page for free fun content. ...
Oak family (Latin for the beech tree). 7 genera/670– 970 species. (Figure 8.59) Sign in to download full-size image FIGURE 8.59. FAGALES. Fagaceae. A,B.Castanea dentata, chestnut. A. Male spikes. B. Fruits, showing prickly involucral bracts. C–E.Quercus suber, cork oak. C. Outer...
The branches and trunks usually have a more or less clear gray bark, often split into layers as the tree gets older and the lower crust reveals a different color depending on the species. The color of the bark is one of the features that differentiate the various species of birch. Most ...
Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula , in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. Birch species are generally small to medium-size trees or shrubs, mostly of temperate climates. The simple leaves may be toothed or pointed. The fruit is a ...
Betula,genus Betula- a genus of trees of the family Betulaceae (such as birches) birch tree,birch- any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. ...
1. any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula, having thin peeling bark 2. the hard close-grained wood of any of these trees 3. of, relating to, or belonging to the birch 4. consisting or made of birch Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers...