Characteristics
Alnus alnobetula (Ehrh.) K. Koch ssp. crispa (Aiton) Raus
green alder
Edges of lakes, wet areas in high elevation sites, bogs, and thickets. A northern species with us only in northern NY.
Tree, Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) SNR (State Rank) G5T5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fagales
Alnus alnobetula (Ehrh.) K. Koch ssp. crispa (Aiton) Raus - green alder
Citation
Alnus alnobetula (Ehrh.) K. Koch ssp. crispa (Aiton) Raus
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 25 June 2002 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 25 June 2002 -
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa_Stephen M. Young_25 June 2002_3005.jpg
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 25 June 2002 -
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa_Stephen M. Young_25 June 2002_3006.jpg
Photo By: Steve Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 4 August 2018 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 28 August 2008 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Essex County, NY: 03 July 2021 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Essex County, NY: 03 July 2021 -
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