Paper birch
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Betula papyrifera, paper birch or American white birch. Maine, 28th November 2008, mixed coastal forest. The identification by Bob Andersen (thanks Bob) is tentative and I would welcome confirmation or correction. This is the birch that was used for the skins of canoes.
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- Betula papyrifera (paper birch)
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