black cottonwood

Populus trichocarpa

Member of balsam poplars (section Tacamahaca)
poplars, cottonwoods, and aspens (genus Populus)
willow family (family Salicaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
red, other colors in flowering plants

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Toxicity of cottonwood, aspen (Populus spp.):
0 – Non-toxic.

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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Cupertino, CA

Months:

• Apr.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora