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Sitka Alder
Alnus alnobetula
In the United States:
Native
· also called slide alder, wavy-leaf alder
Wind-pollinated shrub or small tree that produces copious early-season pollen collected by honey bees for colony buildup; offers no nectar. Thrives in moist to wet soils including disturbed sites and fixes atmospheric nitrogen.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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