White hackberry (Celtis alba)

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Celtis alba: Botanical Characteristics

The botanical classification of Celtis alba places it within the hackberry genus (Celtis) of the hemp family, Cannabaceae. It is recognized as a distinct species of woody plant.

Taxonomy

∟ царство Plantae
∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
∟ Angiosperms
∟ mesangiosperms
∟ eudicots
∟ Superrosids
∟ rosids
∟ order Rosales
∟ family Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
∟ genus Celtis (Hackberry)
∟ species Celtis alba (White hackberry)

Morphology

Like most representatives of the genus Celtis, this species forms woody growth forms. The precise leaf parameters, bark structure, and tree habit depend on specific ecological conditions in its natural habitats.