Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
POPULUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1034. 1753.
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TYPE: Populus alba Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 587. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populus alba | WHITE POPLAR; SILVER POPLAR | Not Native | ||
| Populus deltoides | EASTERN COTTONWOOD | Native FAC (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Populus heterophylla | SWAMP COTTONWOOD | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blades white tomentose on the lower surface
1. Leaf blades glabrous or hairy only along the veins
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2. Petiole flattened near the blade; leaf blade deltoid, the apex acute to acuminate
2. Petiole mostly terete; leaf blade broadly ovate, the apex obtuse