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Populus nigra L.

black poplar (Salicaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Populus nigra is native to the British Isles, but is also widely planted, especially the fastigiate cultivars such as this.

Vienna, Austria; 2007-11-12

 black poplar / Populus nigra: _Populus nigra_ is native to the British Isles, but is also widely planted, especially the fastigiate cultivars such as this.

The leaves of black poplars such as Populus nigra are a similar colour on both sides and have nearly round petioles.

Cothill (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-05-07

 black poplar / Populus nigra: The leaves of black poplars such as _Populus nigra_ are a similar colour on both sides and have nearly round petioles.

The seeds of Populus nigra are adapted to wind-dispersal.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-15

 black poplar / Populus nigra: The seeds of _Populus nigra_ are adapted to wind-dispersal.

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