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Alnus tenuifolia, commonly known as narrow-leaved alder, is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the western and northwestern United States, including Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, Orego… Alnus tenuifolia (Latin: Alnus tenuifolia, family Betulaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alnus tenuifolia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alnus tenuifolia is a member of the Betulaceae family native to ASK, ABT, ARI, BRC, CAL, and COL. Alnus tenuifolia thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet conditions, making it suitable for areas with moderate to heavy clay soils.
Alnus tenuifolia grows best in USDA zone 5-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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