Biology:Betula schmidtii

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Short description: Species of plant in the genus Betula

Betula schmidtii
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At the Morris Arboretum
Shogi pieces made of ono-ore (Betula schmidtii).jpg
Shogi pieces made of ono-ore (ax-breaker) wood
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Betulaceae
Genus: Betula
Species:
B. schmidtii
Binomial name
Betula schmidtii
Regel
Synonyms[1]
  • Betula schmidtii f. angustifolia (Makino & Nemoto) Sugim. ex H.Ohba
  • Betula schmidtii var. angustifolia Makino & Nemoto
  • Betula schmidtii var. lancea Nakai
  • Betula schmidtii f. lancea (Nakai) M.Kim

Betula schmidtii, the iron birch or Schmidt's birch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae.[2][3] It is native to Manchuria, Korea, Primorsky Krai of the Russian Far East, and Japan.[1] A tree reaching 30 m (100 ft) with nearly black bark, its wood is so dense that it does not float, and is used where a tough, durable material is desired.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q844131 entry