#alder tree

• Alni- — A learned combining form used as a prefixoid to indicate a direct relationship with the alder tree (genus Alnus) or its characteristics. It originates from classical Latin and is used to form scientific terms and neologisms in biology or ecology, such as 'alnicolous' (growing on alder) or 'alniform' (having the appearance of an alder).
• Alder — Taxonomic genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the Betulaceae family, commonly known as alders. Characterized by roots with symbiotic nodules capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen and by woody fruits resembling small cones, the genus includes numerous species widespread across temperate and subarctic zones.
• Alder — Popular name for the alder (Alnus); a tree or shrub from the birch family (Betulaceae), with brownish-gray bark, oval toothed leaves, and flowers grouped in catkins, growing in wet places, along watercourses, and in wetlands. Its wood is highly resistant to water, being historically used in hydrotechnical constructions, carpentry, and for charcoal drawing production.