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Al·der (äldr), Kurt 1902-1958.
German chemist. He shared a 1950 Nobel Prize for discoveries concerning the structure of organic matter.


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In fact, Alnus rubra is considered the most common hardwood in the Pacific Northwest, although at 33 pounds per cubic foot, it is moderately Light.
Family Name Alnus rubra of the Family Betulaceae Common Names Alder, red alder, Western alder, Oregon alder, knotty alder and bird's eye alder Height/Weight Average height is 90 feet but trees can grow to 120 feet.
Alder's Many Species Species closely related to our red alder include Alnus glutinosa, which is know by the trade name common alder.
 
 
 
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