yellow birch (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the species Betula alleghaniensis, native to the northeastern part of North America, with light yellow sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood. It is similar to sweet birch and is not separated from it commercially. It is used in the making of fine furniture, joinery, spools, bobbins, and plywood.
yellow birch
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024