Betulaceae (birchaceae) family can grow up to 30 meters perennial, in the form of deciduous tree in winter plants. Petals 3–7cm in diameter, alternating array, ovoid-lanceolate, narrow base; edges are bright green colored with lobes. Flowers are divided into male and female. Male flowers cylindrical, drooping, short-stemmed; female flowers are first drooping after drooping, light green yellowish, mature brown. Flowers March-April; fruits ripen in June-August. Seeds are winged. White colored shell is one of the most characteristic features.

In our country, Birch (Betula ssp.) Species grow naturally in the high parts of Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia and Eastern Black Sea Region. Grows in temperate and cold climate zones. Not affected by cold.

In areas with fire; At elevations beyond 1000 meters; at the foot of the pine forests; sparse forest openings.

In our country in Eastern and Northeast Anatolia, Nemrut mountain crater, Tunceli - Ovacik and Munzur valley, Artvin - Ardanuc, Erzincan, Erzurum, Mus, Gumushane and Kars are located around 1800-3000 m altitude. Northern Iraq, Northwest Iran and Western Siberia.