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The white birch, also known as warty birch or silver birch, is a deciduous tree in the Betulaceae family, native to Europe and Anatolia. It is the most widespread birch species in Europe. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 25 meters in height and is known for its resilience to adverse climatic conditions. White birch wood is frequently used in furniture and parquet flooring. Having a high vitamin C content, the leaves are also used in traditional medicine. ## Keywords plantae angiosperms eudicots fagales betulaceae betula birch leaf zoom