Black Cottonwood
Populus nigra
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The Black Cottonwood (Populus nigra) is a species in the genus Populus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
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Genus Populus — 20 Species
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