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Populus alba, commonly known as white poplar, is a type of tree native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It matters because it's widely planted around the world for shade and timber, though in some regions it's considered invasive due to its aggressive spreading.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
white poplar
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalpighiales
- FamilySalicaceae
Observations38,983
Groupplantae
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Populus alba, commonly called silver poplar, silverleaf poplar, white poplar, or abele is a species of poplar, most closely related to the aspens (Populus sect. Populus). It is native to a region spanning from the Atlas Mountains of Africa, through most of South and Central Europe, into Central Asia; it has been introduced to many temperate, moist regions worldwide. It grows in moist sites, often by watersides, in regions with hot summers and cold to mild winters.
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