Alnus maritima subsp. georgiensis (Georgia Alder)
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Alnus |
Species | maritima |
Subspecies | georgiensis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | United States of America. |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Placed on the IUCN Red List as a globally threatened species, this small shrub can still be found in Georgia, USA, hence its name Georgia Alder. |
Habitat | Edges of open standing water of ponds and creeks. |