Alder is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree or shrub in the birch family, known for its reddish-brown bark and pale, often fragrant wood. It also refers to the wood of this tree, used in furniture and cabinetry. In zoology or botany contexts, alder describes the plant genus Alnus. Common in temperate regions, it thrives in wet soils and riverbanks.
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