common alder (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the tree belonging to the species Alnus glutinosa, native to Europe, the British Isles and Africa. It is dull, light reddish-brown in color and is used for making broom and brush backs, hat blocks, toys, and wooden shoes.
common alder
Accepted term: 23-Jun-2025