Betulaceae

(bet-oo-LAY-see-ee)
– a family in the Fagales order –

Here in the St. Louis Area, we have 5 not-too-obscure plants that are in the Birch Family. They can be organized into 2 subfamilies:

Betuloideae Subfamily:

• Alnus serrulata  (Smooth Alder)  [CC7]
• Betula nigra  (River Birch)  [CC4]

Coryloideae Subfamily

• Carpinus caroliniana  (Hornbeam)  [CC6]
• Corylus americana  (Hazelnut)  [CC4]
• Ostrya virginiana  (Hop-Hornbeam)  [CC4]

[CC] = Coefficient of Conservatism