Alnus viridis
Green Alder
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Alnus viridis.
Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Green Alder
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Alpenels
- Groene els
- French
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- Aulne vert
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist, Wet
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Flowers
Nitrogen fixer, Dye
Description
Katjes - raw or cooked. They have a bitter taste. Do you want to eat them fresh or prefer them cooked? The choice is yours!
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
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 949920; name ID 6245; Alnus Mill.. Family column.
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