Alnus Glutinosa - Common Alder, Black Alder, European Alder, European Black Alder. Alnus Glutinosa, Is A Species Of Tree In The Family Betulaceae, Native To Most Of Europe, Southwest Asia And Northern Africa. It Thrives In Wet Locations Where Its Association With The Bacterium Frankia Alni Enables It To Grow In Poor Quality Soils. It Is A Medium-Sized, Short-Lived Tree Growing To A Height Of Up To 30 Metres (98 Feet). It Has Short-Stalked Rounded Leaves And Separate Male And Female Flowers In The Form Of Catkins. The Small, Rounded Fruits Are Cone-Like And The Seeds Are Dispersed By Wind And Water.

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