Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Populus angustifolia James
(Narrow Leaved Cottonwood)
Family: Salicaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Populus angustifolia is a tree with mostly lanceolate and serrulate leaves. Other than its leaves, it is similar to the more familiar Fremont's Cottonwood, Populus fremontii. Both grow in moist canyons and creekbeds at middle elevation.
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Populus angustifolia, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Mogollon Mtns., Mineral Creek, July 7, 2007

Populus angustifolia, detail of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, West Fork of the Gila River at the Gila Cliff Dwellings, July 9, 2008

Populus angustifolia, branches, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, West Fork of the Gila River at the Gila Cliff Dwellings, July 9, 2008
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