paper birch (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the species Betula papyrifera, native to northern and central North America. Almost white in color, it is used for flooring, furniture, canoes, and objects such as spools, bobbins, dowels, and crates.
paper birch
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024