68,283 observationsLeast Concern
quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Salicaceae ›Genus: Populus
About
Populus tremuloides is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America, one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen, trembling aspen, American aspen, Quakies, mountain or golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, popple, as well as others. The trees have tall trunks, up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall, with smooth pale bark, scarred with black. The glossy green leaves, dull beneath, become golden to...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of quaking aspen is Populus tremuloides.
- quaking aspen belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- quaking aspen belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- quaking aspen belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- quaking aspen belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- quaking aspen belongs to the family Salicaceae.
- quaking aspen belongs to the genus Populus.