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.

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