1. Shrub found in mountainous areas of Europe
   "green alder thrives at high altitudes";
   - Alnus viridis
    
2. North American shrub with light green leaves and winged nuts
   "Green alder is common in subalpine regions";
   - Alnus veridis crispa, Alnus crispa

Derived forms: green alders

Type of: alder, alder tree

Part of: Alnus, genus Alnus

Encyclopedia: Green alder