poplar: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Populus

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eastern cottonwood

A large Fremont's cottonwood tree (Populus fremontii) with green and yellow leaves stands in a grassy area, with red rock hills and scattered shrubs in the background.

fluoride injury to poplar leaves

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Field of baobab trees, Madagascar. (bottle tree)

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Spreading oak tree in summer. (green, leaves, deciduous, shade)

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