Genus and Species: populus balsamifera L
Habitat: moist soils, forests
Seasons: early summer to late summer
Active Chemical Ingredient: salicin
Chemical Structure:
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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