A tree of the genus Betula (5)

I believe the answer is:

birch

(Other definitions for birch that I've seen before include "Tree with silvery bark" , "Type of tree" , "Flogging rod" , "Tree bearing catkins" , "Wood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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