Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material
8. [wood and wood by product]
9. wood (plant material)
10. [wood by composition or origin]
11. hardwood
12. poplar (wood)

Anotations

Scope note:

Wood of the species Populus deltoides, native to the lower Mississippi Valley. It has a soft, pale color, fine grain, uniform texture, works easily, and stains well; however, the wood has a tendency to warp. It is used for millwork, musical instruments, paneling, packing boxes, paper pulp, and excelsior.