Alaska paper birch
Betula neoalaskana
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25 m tall.
Where it is found
It grows in boggy sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, North America
How it is used for food
The sap is sweet and can be used as a drink. The inner bark can be added to soups and stews.
Edible parts
Sap, leaves - tea, bark
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Betula alaskana Sarg. [Illegitimate]; and others