balsam poplar
a North American tree, Populus balsamifera, having sticky, resinous buds and shiny ovate leaves.
Origin of balsam poplar
1- Also called hackmatack, tacamahac.
Words Nearby balsam poplar
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How to use balsam poplar in a sentence
In the balsam poplar the buds are large, sharp-pointed, and gummy; in the Ailanthus they cannot be seen.
Trees of the Northern United States | Austin C. ApgarNearly a world tree is this poplar, which in some one of its variable forms is called also tacamahac, and balsam poplar as well.
Getting Acquainted with the Trees | J. Horace McFarlandThe balsam poplar has a large bud thickly covered with a sticky, pungent, gelatinous substance.
Studies of Trees | Jacob Joshua LevisonThe camp had been placed under a beautiful tree—the tacamahac, or balsam poplar.
Popular Adventure Tales | Mayne ReidThey are feeding upon the buds of the balsam poplar; are very fat, and excellent eating.
British Dictionary definitions for balsam poplar
a poplar tree, Populus balsamifera, of NE North America, having resinous buds and broad heart-shaped leaves: See also tacamahac
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