Mountain alder: 1 definition
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Mountain alder means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mountain alder in North America is the name of a plant defined with Alnus incana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Betula rugosa (Du Roi) Ehrh. (among others).
2) Mountain alder is also identified with Alnus viridis It has the synonym Betula crispa Aiton (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rhodora (1904)
· Diss. Observationes Botanicae (1771)
· Taxon (1982)
· Rhodora (1945)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Flora Boreali-Americana (1803)
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