What is another word for black cottonwood?
Pronunciation: [blˈak kˈɒtənwˌʊd] (IPA) 
Black cottonwood is a term used to describe a large tree species popularly found in the Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. The tree is also known as western balsam poplar, California poplar, and Ahornblättrige or Balsampappel in German language. It is a fast-growing deciduous tree commonly found along rivers and streams with heart-shaped leaves that turn bright yellow during autumn. The bark is typically gray, and black cottonwood is a significant source of timber used in the paper and pulp industry. The scientific name of black cottonwood is Populus trichocarpa, and it belongs to the family of Salicaceae. Other synonymous terms for black cottonwood include Oregon poplar, western poplar, western black poplar, and Tacama cottonwood.
