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balsam poplar

Populus balsamifera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Salicaceae ›Genus: Populus

About

Populus balsamifera, commonly called balsam poplar, bam, bamtree, eastern balsam-poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac poplar, tacamahaca, is a tree species in the balsam poplar species group in the poplar genus, Populus. The genus name Populus is from the Latin for poplar, and the specific epithet balsamifera from Latin for "balsam-bearing". Other common names for the species include heartleaf balsam poplar, and Ontario balsam poplar. The black cottonwood, Populus trichocarpa, is sometimes considered a subspecies of P. balsamifera and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of balsam poplar?
The scientific name of balsam poplar is Populus balsamifera.
What kingdom does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the family Salicaceae.
What genus does balsam poplar belong to?
balsam poplar belongs to the genus Populus.