Latin name:	Betula alleghaniensis Britton Syn.: B. lutea Michx. f.
Botanical family:	Betulaceae
Growth habit:	Tree
Vernacular name(s):	yellow birch (Eng.) bouleau jaune, merisier (Fr.) wilen (Innu)
Uses:	• Bark : Infusion taken for dysentery [Algonquin 75]. Used in rheumatism, also chewed or steeped and used against diarrhoea, indigestion and stomach cramps [Mi'kmaq 62]. Used to make plasters [Innu 72].