Family: Salicaceae
balsam poplar, hackmatack
[Populus balsamifera subsp. balsamifera L., more...]
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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
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"
Derek Anderson
Matthew L. Wagner
Arthur Meeks
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Hugh H. Iltis
Robert W. Freckmann
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
