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tulip treeor tulip poplar or yellow poplarLofty North American ornamental and timber tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) of the magnolia family, not related to true poplars. It occurs in mixed hardwood stands in eastern North America. It is taller than all other eastern broad-leaved trees (up to 197 ft, or 60 m), and its trunk often has a diameter greater than 7 ft (2 m). Long-stemmed, bright-green leaves have two to four side lobes and blunted tips. Yellowish-green tuliplike flowers have six petals, orange at their bases, and three bright-green sepals. Other characteristics include conelike clusters of winged fruits; aromatic, purplish-brown twigs; stunning golden-yellow autumn leaves; winter buds resembling a duck's bill; and resistance to pests and diseases. The wood is used to manufacture furniture parts, plywood panels, paper, boxes, and crates. tulip poplar [′tü·ləp ′päp·lər] (botany) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Liriodendron tulipifera, is the scientific name given to the American Tulip Tree, also called the Yellow Poplar or Tulip Poplar It is native to Southern Ontario and eastern North America and can be fond in east Illinois, central Florida and Louisiana Liriodendron tulipifera, is the scientific name given to the American Tulip Tree, also called the Yellow Poplar or Tulip Poplar. Additionally, Quercus alba and Liriodendron tulipifera were planted in and around this area in 1922 (Lindsey et al. To explore this possibility, we paired Robinia psuedoacacia seedlings with those of Liriodendron tulipifera (control) and Ailanthus (treatment) in a 2x2 common garden experiment that employed high versus low watering regimes. |
Liriodendron tulipifera |
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