sweet birch

American  

noun

1. a North American tree, Betula lenta, having smooth, blackish bark and twigs that are a source of methyl salicylate.

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Etymology

Origin of sweet birch

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

At 11 a.m., the forest ecologist Howard Goldstein will introduce sites including the Lullwater Cove and the Butterfly Meadow, and species like the Northern red oak, red maple and sweet birch.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2020

Refreshing scents include a mix of peppermint, rosemary and sweet birch; or tea tree and lavender and sandalwood.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2018

And throughout the region, from April to November, enthusiasts are on the prowl for black morels, wild ginger, elderberries, sweet birch twigs and more.

From Washington Post

There’s chickweed and sweet birch; Queen Anne’s lace root, a feral carrot; purslane, a tasty green that’s high in omega-3; and the mushrooms that Muskat has brought along for show-and-tell.

From Washington Post

Cattle delight to chew the leaves, which, when crushed, give out a fragrance like sweet birch.

From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Blanchan, Neltje