Red Alder
Alnus rubra
This tree features dark green leaves, brown catkins, and cone-like fruits.Supporting over 200 caterpillar species, with nitrogen-fixing nodules and erosion control benefits, it enriches soil and provides vital habitat wildlife.
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- Perennial
- United States
- Canada
- 7.1 - Marine West Coast Forests (Alaska)
- 7.1 - Marine West Coast Forests (Canada)
- 7.1 - Marine West Coast Forests (Lower 48)
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