balsam poplar

noun

1. a North American tree, Populus balsamifera, having sticky, resinous buds and shiny ovate leaves.

balsam poplar

noun

1. See tacamahac
   a poplar tree, Populus balsamifera , of NE North America, having resinous buds and broad heart-shaped leaves See also tacamahac

Word History and Origins

Origin of balsam poplar¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

In the Balsam Poplar the buds are large, sharp-pointed, and gummy; in the Ailanthus they cannot be seen.

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Nearly a world tree is this poplar, which in some one of its variable forms is called also tacamahac, and balsam poplar as well.

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The balsam poplar has a large bud thickly covered with a sticky, pungent, gelatinous substance.

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The camp had been placed under a beautiful tree—the tacamahac, or balsam poplar.

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They are feeding upon the buds of the balsam poplar; are very fat, and excellent eating.

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