Alnus sinuata
Sitka alder
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Alnus sinuata.
Plant photos
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The growth habit of Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata.
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Leaves and woody seed heads of Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Sitka alder[1]
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Chinese els
- French
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- Aulne de Sitka
Sources & name notes (1)
Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.
Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.
Source records
- Sitka alder (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 154636; taxon 5FHWK.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist, Wet
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Flowers
Nitrogen fixer, Pioneer species, Wood
Description
Catkins are edible, both raw and cooked, but they have a bitter taste. They are considered pioneer plants and have the ability to extract nitrogen from the air.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Alnus sinuata (Regel) Rydb., name ID 6617, row 28565; Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata (Regel) Raus, name ID 466797, row 394063
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 949920; name ID 6245; Alnus Mill.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Catalogue of Life
Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Alnus sinuata
Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.
Supports: TaxonomyRelevant sections
- Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 4465575, ID C2T2: Alnus sinuata (Regel) Rydb. (synonym). Accepted target: Alnus alnobetula subsp. sinuata (Regel) Raus, ID 5FHWK, line 1517297.
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