Etymology: Populus: Latin for "poplar," derivation obscure
Plants: perennial tree to 80' tall; bark dark-gray and furrowed
Leaves: resinous, oval to oval-lance-like; upper side dark green, underside white
Flowers: long, light yellowish green catkin
Habitat: wet; woods, riverbanks, lakeshores
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"