Populus angustifolia
Populus angustifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Salicaceae |
Genus: | Populus |
Section: | Populus sect. Tacamahaca |
Species: | P. angustifolia
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Binomial name | |
Populus angustifolia James[1]
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Generalized natural range of Populus angustifolia |
Populus angustifolia, commonly known as the narrowleaf cottonwood,[2] is a species of tree in the willow family (Salicaceae). It is native to western North America, where it is a characteristic species of the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding plains.[3] It ranges north to the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada and south to the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Sonora in Mexico.[3] Its natural habitat is by streams and creeks between 3,900 to 7,900 feet (1,200 to 2,400 m) elevation.[1][3]
Description
The tree is slim in profile, and can grow in tightly packed clusters.
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Old catkins and emerging spring leaves
Taxonomy
Where their ranges come into contact, this species will readily hybridize with
Uses
The buds are sticky and gummy and were enjoyed as a sort of
References
- ^ a b "P. angustifolia James". Jepson Manual Treatment.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Populus angustifolia". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d Populus angustifolia Flora of North America
- ^ Populus angustifolia Southwest Colorado Wildflowers
External links
- Media related to Populus angustifolia at Wikimedia Commons
- US Forest Service Fire Ecology
- Photo gallery at CalPhotos