betulaceous

/ˌbɛtjʊˈleɪʃəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the birch tree family (Betulaceae), which includes birches, alders, hazels, and hornbeams.
    • Botany students studied the catkins of various betulaceous species.
    • The betulaceous trees in the park turn a brilliant gold in autumn.
    • The forest floor was covered with leaves from betulaceous trees like birch and alder.
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