Balsam Poplar


Eastern Deciduous Forest

Genus and Species: populus balsamifera L

Habitat: moist soils, forests

Seasons: early summer to late summer


Active Chemical Ingredient: salicin



Chemical Structure:
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicin

Uses of specimen: treats frostbite and skin injuries (dried ,unopened leafbuds directly on affected area)



Resources: Qu'Appelle Valley Flora. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015.

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