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The Poplars

Trees in the Willow Family - Salicaceae

By Steve Nix, About.com

Quaking Aspen

Quaking Aspen

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Salicaceae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Individual Poplar Species - Populus

Leaves: alternate, simple, mostly toothed.

Fruit: capsule opening in 2-4 parts.

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