23,779 observationsLeast Concern
Frémont Cottonwood
Populus fremontii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Salicaceae ›Genus: Populus
About
Populus fremontii, commonly known as Fremont's cottonwood or the Alamo cottonwood, is a cottonwood (and thus a poplar) native to riparian zones of the Southwestern United States and northern through central Mexico. It is one of three species in Populus sect. Aigeiros. The tree was named after famous 19th Century American explorer and pathfinder John C. Frémont.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Frémont Cottonwood is Populus fremontii.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the family Salicaceae.
- Frémont Cottonwood belongs to the genus Populus.