balsam poplar

Thân thiện

A balsam poplar tree stands tall by the riverbank.

Definition

Noun: 1. A species of poplar tree (Populus balsamifera) native to northeastern North America, characterized by its broad, roughly heart-shaped leaves and the fragrant, resinous buds from which it gets its name.

Usage

• The balsam poplar is easily identified in early spring by the sticky, sweet-smelling resin on its buds.
• We planted a row of balsam poplars along the property line for a fast-growing windbreak.

Advanced Usage

• The wood of the balsam poplar is lightweight and is sometimes used for pulp, boxes, and crates.
• In some traditional practices, the fragrant resin from balsam poplar buds was used in salves.

Variants and Related Words

• Balm of Gilead: A common name sometimes used for this tree, or more specifically for the medicinal resin obtained from its buds.
• Poplar: The general genus () to which this tree belongs, which also includes aspens and cottonwoods.

Synonyms

• Eastern balsam poplar
• (scientific name)

Related Terms

• Deciduous: A term describing trees, like the balsam poplar, that lose their leaves annually.
• Catkin: The type of flower cluster produced by balsam poplars and other poplars.

Học thuật

Noun

1. poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hackmatack
• tacamahac
• Populus balsamifera