Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Alnus glutinosa 'Pyramidalis'

Family:
Columnar Common Alder

Family:
Betulaceae

Description:
While the male inflorescences (catkins) of Common Alder are showy in late Winter, the female inflorescences (the three very small lavendar-colored knobs, just above the catkins) are rarely noticed, even though they later give rise to the prominent fruits.

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