Populus tremula var. sieboldii
(Miq.) H. Ohashi
Japanese aspen
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPopulus tremula (commonly called aspen, common aspen, Eurasian aspen, European aspen, or quaking aspen) is a species of poplar native to cool temperate regions of the Old World.
Description
A deciduous tree in the Salicaceae family, native to temperate regions. Japanese aspen is one of approximately 35 Populus species.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan, Korea,
Notes
There are about 35 Populus species.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum 3:29. 1867
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 289
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
