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| General Information | |
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| Symbol: | POBA2 |
| Group: | Dicot |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Duration: |
Perennial |
| Growth Habit: |
Tree |
| Native Status: |
AK N CAN N L48 N |
| Characteristics | |
| Data Source and Documentation | |
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Native |  |
Introduced |  |
Both |  |
Absent/Unreported |
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Native, No County Data |  |
Introduced, No County Data |  |
Both, No County Data |
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L48 | |
AK |  |
HI | |
PR | |
VI | |
NAV | |
CAN | |
GL | |
SPM | |
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Synonyms
Classification
| Rank | Scientific Name and Common Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae – Plants |
| Subkingdom | Tracheobionta – Vascular plants |
| Superdivision | Spermatophyta – Seed plants |
| Division | Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants |
| Class | Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons |
| Subclass | Dilleniidae |
| Order | Salicales |
| Family | Salicaceae – Willow family |
| Genus | Populus L. – cottonwood |
| Species | Populus balsamifera L. – balsam poplar |
Subordinate Taxa
The Plants Database includes the following 2 subspecies of Populus balsamifera . Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
Legal Status
| Threatened and Endangered Information: | |
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| This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Common names are from state and federal lists. Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location. | |
| Illinois
balsam poplar
Endangered
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| Indiana
balsam poplar
Extirpated
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| Ohio
balsam poplar
Endangered
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| Pennsylvania
balsam poplar
Endangered
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Wetland Status
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Related Links
| Related Websites | |
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| USDA Forest Service-Silvics of North America (POBA2) | |
Wildlife
Food
| Source | Large Mammals | Small Mammals | Water Birds | Terrestrial Birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinlan | Minor | Minor | Low |
Cover
| Source | Large Mammals | Small Mammals | Water Birds | Terrestrial Birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinlan | Moderate |
Sources
| Quinlan, S.E., and S. Cuccarese. 2004. Native Alaskan and exotic plants used by wildlife. Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Anchorage. |
Description of Values
| Value Class | Food | Cover |
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| High | Average 25-50% of diet | Regular source of cover |
| Low | 5-10% of diet | Infrequently used as cover |
| Minor | 2-5% of diet | Sparsely used as cover |
| Moderate | Average 10-25% of diet | Occasional source of cover |
