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Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

A map of the eastern united states with the sampling range of tulip poplar overlaid.

WHAT: Collect leaves, twigs, and in some cases wood cores

WHEN: May 15 through December 31, 2023

WHERE: Public lands (forests, refuges, reserves, parks) throughout sampling range pictured above

DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate. May require off-trail travel for short or moderate distances. Multiple sample types. May require accessing leaves in the high canopy; Training and tools are provided to do so.