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populus deltoides

 

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Noun populus deltoides has 1 sense
  1. Eastern cottonwood, necklace poplar, Populus deltoides - a common poplar of eastern and central United States; cultivated in United States for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage and in Europe for timber
    --1 is a kind of cottonwood

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Term: Populus deltoides

Description

Populus deltoides, commonly known as Eastern Cottonwood, is a fast-growing deciduous tree belonging to the family Salicaceae. It is native to North America and is characterized by triangular or deltoid-shaped leaves, hence its scientific name "deltoides". Eastern Cottonwood is known for its rapid growth, towering height, and beautiful yellow fall foliage.

Sample Sentences

Noun (Botany): The Populus deltoides is commonly found along riverbanks in North America.

Adjective (Botanical): The leaves of the Populus deltoides tree turn a vibrant yellow in the autumn.

Noun (Geography): The banks of the Mississippi River are lined with Populus deltoides trees.

Noun (Woodworking): Populus deltoides wood is commonly used in furniture making due to its lightweight and straight grain.

Adjective (Ecology): Populus deltoides trees provide habitats for a variety of bird species.

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