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| Identification |
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Genus
Alnus
Species
glutinosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European alder
black alder
or
Fearna
Family
BETULACEAE
Specimen number
S8625
Data source
DyePl p56;DyePl p68;DyePl p65;MedPl p162
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The bark of Alnus glutinosa has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Black alder (also known as European alder) including black, yellow, yellow-brown and brownish-gray. Alnus glutinosa is known as or in Norwegian and Fearna in Gaelic. Alder is used in Norway for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
anti-inflammatory
hemostatic
styptic
vulnerary
Medicinal parts
Bark
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Alnus glutinosa has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an astringent, as an anti-inflammatory, as a hemostatic and as a styptic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The bark and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Bark
Dye color
black,yellow,yellow-brown,brownish-gray
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Alnus glutinosa probably originates from Greece, Norway and Scotland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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Page 203 of 4998
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