[Aspen and Cottonwoods: The Genus Populus in Mt. Adams Country]

Lombardy Poplar

Populus nigra

Synonyms: Populus dilatata, Populus italica, Populus nigra var. italica

Upper leaf surface of Lombardy Poplar: Populus nigra (Synonyms: Populus dilatata, Populus italica, Populus nigra var. italica)

The photo above shows the upper leaf surface of lombardy poplar as seen from the parking area to the public fishing area of Conboy Lake NWR along Lakeside Road.........September 8, 2008.

Lower leaf surface of Lombardy Poplar: Populus nigra (Synonyms: Populus dilatata, Populus italica, Populus nigra var. italica)

The photo above shows the lighter colored lower leaf blade surface of lombardy poplar as seen from the parking area to the public fishing area of Conboy Lake NWR along Lakeside Road.........September 8, 2008.

Paul Slichter