Alnus viridis subsp. crispa
(Aiton) Pursh
Mountain alder
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Description
A temperate tree in the Betulaceae family found on sandy, gravelly soils and wetland areas, ranging from low to subalpine elevations in Canada.
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Edible Uses
The wood is used to smoke fish, imparting a distinctive flavour.
Traditional Uses
The wood is used to smoke fish because it imparts a flavour.
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Distribution
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.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 48
- Fl. Amer. sept. 2:622. 1813-1814
- MacKinnon, A., et al, 2009, Edible & Medicinal Plants of Canada. Lone Pine. p 151
