Betula utilis
Nota de aplicación
Species of birch tree native to the Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 feet). The bark is white and paper thin, used in ancient times for writing Sanskrit scriptures and texts, and today used for writing sacred mantras. The bark is also used for packaging, the wood is used as firewood. There are many named varieties and cultivars used in landscaping.