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common alder
Look for the cones of common alder (Alnus serrulata) in winter along the edge of the wetland. The seeds held in the cones provide a snack for birds and mammals.
Look for the cones of common alder (Alnus serrulata) in winter along the edge of the wetland. The seeds held in the cones provide a snack for birds and mammals.