Populus balsamifera (species)

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Scope note
Species of large tree that grows in swampy soils in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is often cultivated as a shade tree, attractive for fragrant buds thickly coated with an aromatic resin, which is also used to make cough syrups.
Populus balsamifera
Accepted term: 06-May-2024