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Zwerg-Birke

Betula nana

Least Concern
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The Arctic dwarf birch (Betula nana) is a species in the genus Betula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Bouleau nain
German Zwerg-Birke

Similar Species in Betula

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Gelb-Birke
Betula alleghaniensis
Least Concern
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Hängebirke
Betula pendula
Least Concern
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Lindenblättrige Birke
Betula maximowicziana
Least Concern
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Moorbirke
Betula pubescens
Least Concern
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Niedrige Birke
Betula humilis
Least Concern
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Papier-Birke
Betula papyrifera
Not Evaluated
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Zuckerbirke
Betula lenta
Not Evaluated
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Japanese bog birch
Betula fruticosa
Not Evaluated
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vs Gelb-Birke vs Hängebirke vs Lindenblättrige Birke vs Moorbirke

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zwerg-Birke?
The scientific name of Zwerg-Birke is Betula nana. It belongs to the genus Betula.
What is the conservation status of Zwerg-Birke?
Zwerg-Birke (Betula nana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zwerg-Birke live?
Zwerg-Birke is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Finland, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Zwerg-Birke belong to?
Zwerg-Birke (Betula nana) belongs to the genus Betula, which is part of the taxonomic family Betulaceae.
Is Zwerg-Birke endangered?
No, Zwerg-Birke (Betula nana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zwerg-Birke belong to?
Zwerg-Birke (Betula nana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Zwerg-Birke?
The closest relatives of Zwerg-Birke in the genus Betula include Gelb-Birke, Hängebirke, Lindenblättrige Birke, Moorbirke, Niedrige Birke.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Betula — 20 Species

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Gelb-Birke
Betula alleghaniensis
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Hängebirke
Betula pendula
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Lindenblättrige Birke
Betula maximowicziana
LC 🐾
Moorbirke
Betula pubescens
LC 🐾
Niedrige Birke
Betula humilis
LC 🐾
Papier-Birke
Betula papyrifera
NE 🐾
Zuckerbirke
Betula lenta
NE
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Zwerg-Birke
Betula nana
LC
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Michaux's dwarf birch
Betula michauxii
LC 🐾
Northern Birch
Betula sandbergii
NE 🐾
Japanese Cherry Birch
Betula grossa
LC 🐾
Dwarf Birch
Betula minor
NE 🐾
Radde's Birch
Betula raddeana
LC 🐾
Asian Black Birch
Betula dahurica
LC 🐾
Chichibu Birch
Betula chichibuensis
CR 🐾
Medwediew's Birch
Betula medwediewii
DD 🐾
Megrelian Birch
Betula megrelica
EN 🐾
American Dwarf Birch
Betula pumila
LC 🐾
Winter's birch
Betula winteri
NE 🐾
Sargent's birch
Betula sargentii
NE
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