Betulaceae Betula lenta L.
Sweet Birch
Iroquois - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 148
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Betula lenta L.
Scientific name: Betula lenta L.
USDA symbol: BELE (
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Common names: Sweet Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Twigs steeped into a beverage.
RECRD: 7956 id: 7107