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gray poplar
Scientific Name: Populus ×canescens
Family: Salicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Gray Poplar (Populus canescens)
The Gray Poplar, botanically known as Populus canescens, is a hybrid tree resulting from the cross between Populus alba (white poplar) and Populus tremula (common aspen).
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a tree that reaches up to 30 meters (99 feet) tall.
- Leaves have a dentate margin.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Populus canescens
- Common Names: Gray Poplar, Maple Leaf Poplar
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but Populus belongs to the Salicaceae (Willow) family.
- Hybrid Origin: Populus alba x Populus tremula
- Synonyms: Populus x canescens (Ait.) Sm. (pro sp.), Populus canescens (Aiton) Sm. (pro sp.)
- Alternative scientific names: Populus canescens (Aiton) Sm., Populus heimburgeri B. Boivin (Heimburger's poplar)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe.
- Introduced and naturalized in other regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous tree reaching up to 30 meters (99 feet) in height.
- Leaves are ovoid with white felted undersides and faintly lobed dentate (toothed) margins. The lobed margins can lead to it being called maple leaf poplar.
- Growth form is widely spreading or columnar.
Ecological Role
- Listed in "Invasive Species Most Unwanted," indicating potential invasive tendencies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mention of Grey Subacronicta megacephala, a moth, which may indicate a relationship (though not directly stated here).
Further Information
- Stock Photos can be found at Getty Images
- USDA PLANTS Symbol: POCA14