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grey alder

/ɡreɪ ˈɔːldər/

Traducción: Árbol o arbusto caducifolio (Alnus incana) propio de regiones frías del hemisferio norte, de corteza grisácea y hojas ovaladas; tolera suelos húmedos y se usa para fijar riberas o como especie pionera en la repoblación forestal.

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/ɡreɪ ˈɔːldər/formalscientific
  • esÁrbol o arbusto caducifolio (Alnus incana) propio de regiones frías del hemisferio norte, de corteza grisácea y hojas ovaladas; tolera suelos húmedos y se usa para fijar riberas o como especie pionera en la repoblación forestal.

A species of tree or shrub (Alnus incana) native to cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by its grayish bark and leaves. It is often found in wetlands and used for erosion control or as a pioneer species in reforestation.

  1. A species of treeC1formal

    A fast-growing deciduous tree (Alnus incana) native to northern regions, with greyish bark and leaves.

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    • The grey alder is commonly found near rivers and streams.
    • Grey alder wood is used for making furniture and paper.
    • Ecologists study grey alder for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.