Betulaceae

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Engelsk definition

A plant family of the order Fagales, subclass Hamamelidae, class Magnoliopsida. They have simple, serrate, alternate leaves. Male flowers are borne in long, pendulous catkins; the female in shorter, pendulous or erect catkins. The fruit is usually a small nut or a short-winged samara.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Ostryopsis Ostryopses Carpinus Hornbeam Hornbeams Ostrya Ostryas Hornbeam, Hop Hop Hornbeam Hop Hornbeams Hornbeams, Hop