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poplar


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Preferred Term

poplar

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Wood of the tree belonging to the genus Populus, white is color with a pink or brown tint, generally with a straight grain and a fine texture. It is an important commercial timber, used for making joinery, flooring, kitchen untensils, and veneer.

Variations

populus

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