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Plant Name:
Eastern Cottonwood
Scientific Name:
Populus deltoides
Description:
Eastern Cottonwood is a large, deciduous tree with broad, triangular leaves and greenish-yellow catkins.
Habitat:
Riparian areas, floodplains
Fauna:
Eastern Cottonwood provides nesting sites and cover for a variety of bird species. It also attracts insects that are an important food source for birds.
Growing Conditions:
Eastern Cottonwood thrives in moist to wet soils in full sun
Uses:
Eastern Cottonwood is often used for erosion control, reforestation, and as a shade tree.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Eastern Cottonwood is a fast-growing tree and is one of the largest hardwood trees in North America. It has a fluffy, cotton-like substance attached to its seeds, which helps with wind dispersal.
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Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA
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