Family: Salicaceae
big-tooth aspen, more..., large-toothed aspen
[Populus grandidentata var. angustata Michx., more, Populus grandidentata var. meridionalis Michx., Populus grandidentata var. subcordata Michx.]
Etymology: Populus: Latin for "poplar," derivation obscure Plants: perennial tree with greenish-gray bark that darkens and furrows with time Leaves: hairy when young becoming dark green on top and pale beneath; roundish to kidney-shaped; large teeth Flowers: 2"-3" long, hanging catkin Habitat: moist; streambanks, upland woods, often in burned or cut-over areas Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
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