Mountain alder
Alnus viridis subsp. crispa
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on sandy or gravelly soils and wetland areas. In Canada it can grow from low to subalpine elevations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The wood is used to smoke fish because it imparts a flavour.
Edible parts
Wood - flavour
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Alnus crispa;