Characteristics
Betula pumila L.
bog birch
Rich fens and acidic bogs. It can grow in dense wet shrub thickets in the habitats mentioned but usually does not occur under a tree canopy. It is a rare plant and is restricted to these aforementioned unique habitats.
Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State OBL (NWPL) OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S2 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fagales
Betula pumila L. - bog birch
Citation
Betula pumila L.
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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: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Troy Weldy. Photo taken: DUTC, NY: 18 July 2000 -
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Photo By: Troy Weldy. Photo taken: DUTC, NY: 18 July 2000 -
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 29 Jul 2003 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 29 Jul 2003 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 29 Jul 2003 - 1
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