Populus angustifolia, Narrowleaf Cottonwood (aka Mountain Cottonwood)
Bloodgood Spring, South of Kingston, Black Range
July 11, 2017
Original Black Range website has material on other Cottonwood species in this area.
SYNONYMS AND DESCRIPTION: Several synonyms including P. balsamifera var. angustifolia,
P. candensis var. angustifolia, P. fortissima, P. salicifolia, & P. tweedi. First described by Edwin
James in 1823 based on his work on Long’s Expedition.
RANGE: Alberta, Saskatchewan, south through the Rockies, to Chihuahua
Coahuila, & Sonora.
