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Populus canescens

Populus canescens

9.9
A large fast-growing poplar tree with leaves grey underneath native to Europe
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : álamo gris
  • The leaves of Populus canescens are easily identified by their grey undersides and wavy edges.

Examples

  • Several Populus canescens were planted to provide shade along the avenue.

  • The Populus canescens thrives in wet soil.

  • Scientists studied the growth patterns of Populus canescens in different soil types.

  • Have you seen a Populus canescens tree before?

  • The leaves of Populus canescens turn a beautiful shade of silver in the sunlight.

  • In parks across Europe, Populus canescens trees provide excellent shade during the summer.

  • Many landscapers choose Populus canescens for faster growth and attractive foliage.

Synonyms

gray poplar
vsPopulus canescens
  • US
7.8

A tall tree with leaves green on top and gray underneath

is the scientific name written without the hybrid sign

How Fast

eucalyptus
3 5.3
Populus canescens
  • Specialized
9.9
willow
36 1.8
maple
70 1.0
oak
126 1.0

Surface Forms

Populus canescens singular
Populus canescens plural

Morphology

Populus + canescens

The name is compositional as a botanical binomial (genus + specific epithet), so if a learner knew 'Populus' (poplar) and the Latin-derived 'canescens' (greyish/hoary) they could infer it denotes a greyish poplar species. However, 'canescens' is a technical/Latin term not found in the learner-facing dictionary entry and is unlikely to be known by an average B1 learner, so the meaning is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Populus canescens comes from Latin words: Populus means 'poplar' and canescens means 'turning grey'. That's why the name fits a poplar whose leaves are grey underneath.