Contains 5 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 ×canescens | Gray Poplar | |||
| Populus alba | Silver Poplar, White Poplar | |||
| Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides | Eastern Cottonwood | |||
| Populus grandidentata | Bigtooth Aspen | |||
| Populus heterophylla | Swamp Cottonwood |
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
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||