helloplants.org

Yellow birch
Betula lutea

Family: Betulaceae


What it is like

A tree. The bark is yellow and peels off. The leaves are oval and taper to the tip. There are teeth along the edge.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The inner bark is used to make tea.

Edible parts

Bark - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms