Populus deltoides
- noun
- /ˈpɒpjʊləs dɛlˈtɔɪdiːz/
- Specialized
:
álamo deltoides
- The rapid growth of Populus deltoides makes it popular for use in reforestation projects.
Examples
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Many riverbanks in the Midwest are lined with majestic Populus deltoides trees.
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Farmers often plant Populus deltoides for timber production.
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European foresters often plant Populus deltoides for timber production due to its fast maturation.
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The Populus deltoides tree grows rapidly in the right conditions.
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Foresters choose Populus deltoides for its ability to grow quickly and provide quality timber.
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In many parks, you can see tall Populus deltoides trees offering shade during hot summer days.
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Landscapers recommend Populus deltoides for its broad leaves and fast growth in suitable environments.
Synonyms
A large fast-growing tree with broad leaves that often grows along rivers
A fast-growing tree with large leaves grown for wood and shade
How Fast
Surface Forms
Morphology
Populus + deltoides
This is a scientific Latin binomial composed of the genus name Populus and the specific epithet deltoides; a learner who knows 'Populus' would readily infer it names a type of poplar tree. However, 'deltoides' is a Latin/technical epithet without a clear everyday meaning for a B1 learner, so the precise descriptive sense is not predictable from the parts even though the taxonomic pattern (genus + species) signals it is a species name.
Etymology
Populus deltoides is a scientific name from Latin and Greek words that describe the tree: Populus means the poplar tree and deltoides means 'delta-shaped' or 'triangle-like', because the leaves are broad and triangular. So the name points to a fast-growing poplar with big, triangle-like leaves often used for timber and found along rivers.