Rio grande cottonwood
Populus deltoides var. wislizenii
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 35 Populus species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flower buds are chewed as chewing gum.
The fruit are chewed especially by children.
Edible parts
Flowers, gum, inner bark, leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Populus deltoides subsp. wislizeni (S. Watson) Eckenw.; Populus fremontii var. wislizeni S. Watson; Populus wislizeni (S. Watson) Sarg.;