Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Populus x acuminata Rydberg
(Lance Leaf Cottonwood)
Family: Salicaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Populus x acuminata is a hybrid between Populus deltoides and Populus angustifolia. It has leaves that are neither narrow nor cordate. They are in between in shape. The young branches are glabrous. It is found in creekbeds in middle elevation.
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Populus x acuminata, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009
Populus x acuminata, leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009
Populus x acuminata, bark, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Kingston Campground, May 4, 2009
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