eastern cottonwood
(Populus deltoides)
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
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State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Rosanae |
| Order: Malpighiales |
| Family: Salicaceae |
| Genus: Populus |
| Populus deltoides |
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
common cottonwood, cottonwood, plains cottonwood
Related Scientific Names:
Populus angulata Aiton (Synonym)
References
Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.