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Betula pubescens Ehrh.

downy birch (Betulaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Betula pubescens is abundant in cool-temperate areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere, although often confused with the similarly widespread Betula pendula.

Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-12

 downy birch / Betula pubescens: _Betula pubescens_ is abundant in cool-temperate areas throughout the Northern Hemisphere, although often confused with the similarly widespread _Betula pendula_.

The leaves of Betula pubescens are generally hairy when young; their teeth are less acute than those of Betula pendula.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-13

 downy birch / Betula pubescens: The leaves of _Betula pubescens_ are generally hairy when young; their teeth are less acute than those of _Betula pendula_.

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