Synonyms: Alnus alnus, Betula alnus var. glutinosa
CLASSIFICATION
Main Group: Plant
Sublevel 1:
Angiosperm
Sublevel 2:
Eudicot
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Family: Betulaceae
Genus: Alnus
Species: Alnus glutinosa
STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND
Origin:
Introduced
Invasive, Pest, or Pathogen?:
Yes
Listing: MIPAG - Invasive MA Prohibited Plant List ME Advisory List of Invasive Plants ME Invasive Plant Do Not Sell List NH Comprehensive Invasive Plant List - Prohibited Species NH Comprehensive Invasive Plant List - EDRR Species
Rarity Designations:
None
BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY
Feeding Type:
Photoautotroph
Type of Spores/Gametophytes:
Two types of spores, unisexual gametophytes
