Scrub birch, Ground birch, Dwarf birch
Betula glandulosa
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The twigs and young branches are covered with resin rich wart-like glands. The leaves are roundish and 0.5-3 cm long. The flower catkins are small and oval.
There are about 60 Betula species. They grow in cool north temperate climates.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in alpine regions in the Rocky Mountains. It grows in wetter places and beside streams.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves - tea