silver birch (wood)
- Scope note
- Wood of the species Betula pendula found throughout Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia. It is characterized by having no distinct heartwood, with whitish to pale brown, fairly straight-grained wood. It is used for plywood, furniture, dowels, fittings, brooms, and turnings
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024