swamp birch
tree, Betula pumila
Also known as: Betula pumila
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The swamp birch, scientifically known as Betula pumila, is a dwarf birch species. It is a low shrub found in boggy areas. This type of birch is one of several low shrubs belonging to the Betula genus. Birches, in general, are trees and shrubs known for their smooth, often white or colorful bark that peels in thin sheets. They have simple, toothed leaves that typically turn yellow in the fall. Swamp birch is a type of wetland ecosystem characterized by trees and poorly drained mineral soils.1234
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