Populus nigra

Scientific description

Taxon: Populus nigra
Class: Eudicotyledons
Subclass: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Common name: Black poplar

Origin:
Central and Southern Europe, temperate Asia, North Africa.

Description:
Deciduous tree up to 30 m with spreading, rounded crown. Bark cracks early and longitudinally. Leaves triangular or deltoid, finely toothed, glossy and smooth. Flowers appear March–April. Dioecious: male and female flowers on separate trees.

Propagation:
Primarily by cuttings or root suckers; seed propagation possible in female trees.

Ecology:
Prefers wet habitats: riverbanks, floodplains, deep moist soils. Common in riparian zones.

Uses:
Wood for carpentry and light construction. Bark contains salicylic acid (like aspirin). Used in windbreaks and reforestation.

Threats:
Least Concern, but vulnerable to drought and hydrological changes due to climate change.

Creative writing inspired by Populus nigra

Black poplar

Once upon a time, in a small town not far from Avignon, there lived a young herbalist named Lilou. Passionate about plants, she spent her days exploring the surrounding forest, looking for new species to enrich her culture.

One day, as she ventured further afield than usual, Lilou came across a mysterious plant with shiny leaves and bright purple flowers. She decided to pick it up and study it. She soon discovered that the plant had exceptional properties for relieving bronchitis and other respiratory ailments.

Shortly afterwards, a young man named Tom from the same town fell ill. He was suffering from persistent bronchitis which prevented him from leading a normal life. He sought advice from his best friend Tifannie, who told him about her healing cousin Lilou. He set out to meet her. One evening in February, he went to a restaurant with Tifannie and Lilou. He was out of breath, but his eyes sparkled with determination.

Touched by his condition, she offered to treat him with the plant she had discovered. As the days went by, Lilou constantly went to Tom's house in the evenings to deliver remedies. Each visit was an opportunity to exchange smiles, laughter, and stories. They discovered that they shared not only a love of nature, but also similar dreams and aspirations.

In time, Tom began to heal, but what was even more beautiful was the bond that developed between him and Lilou. They would spend hours walking together in the forest, discussing their hopes for the future.

One evening, when Lilou was due to return home, Tom took her hand before leaving and confessed his feelings. Lilou was moved and told him she felt the same way.

They decided to grow this precious plant together, not only to help others, but also to symbolize their growing love. And so Lilou and Tom's love blossomed, just like the plant that had been the starting point of their story. They lived happily ever after, surrounded by plants and love.

Peuplier noir

Il était une fois, dans une petite ville pas très loin d’Avignon, une jeune herboriste nommée Lilou. Passionnée par les plantes, elle passait ses journées à explorer la forêt environnante, à la recherche de nouvelles espèces pour enrichir sa culture.

Un jour, alors qu'elle s'aventurait plus loin que d’habitude, Lilou découvrit une plante mystérieuse aux feuilles brillantes et aux fleurs d’un violet éclatant. Elle décida de la ramasser et de l'étudier. Elle découvrit rapidement que cette plante avait des propriétés exceptionnelles pour soulager les bronchites et d'autres affections respiratoires.

Peu après, un jeune homme nommé Tom, originaire de la même ville, tomba malade. Il souffrait d'une bronchite persistante qui l'empêchait de mener une vie normale. Il demanda des conseils à sa meilleure amie Tifannie, qui lui parla de sa cousine guérisseuse appelée Lilou. Il se mit en quête de la rencontrer. Un soir de février, il alla au restaurant avec Tifannie et Lilou. Il était à bout de souffle, mais son regard pétillait de détermination.

Touchée par son état, elle lui proposa de le soigner avec la plante qu'elle avait découverte. Au fil des jours, Lilou alla constamment chez Tom le soir pour lui apporter ses remèdes. Chaque visite était l'occasion d'échanger des sourires, des rires et des histoires. Ils découvrirent qu'ils partageaient non seulement un amour pour la nature, mais aussi des rêves et des aspirations similaires.

Avec le temps, Tom commença à guérir, mais ce qui était encore plus beau, c'était le lien qui se tissait entre lui et Lilou. Ils passaient des heures à se balader dans la forêt et à discuter de leurs espoirs pour l'avenir.

Un soir, alors que Lilou était censée rentrer chez elle, Tom lui prit la main avant de partir et lui avoua ses sentiments. Lilou, émue, lui avoua qu'elle ressentait la même chose.

Ils décidèrent de cultiver ensemble cette plante précieuse, non seulement pour aider les autres, mais aussi pour symboliser leur amour grandissant. Ainsi, l'amour de Lilou et Tom fleurit, tout comme la plante qui avait été le point de départ de leur histoire. Et ils vécurent heureux, entourés de plantes et d'amour.

Plopul negru

A fost odată ca niciodată, într-un orășel nu departe de Avignon, o tânără botanistă pe nume Lilou. Pasionată de plante, își petrecea zilele explorând pădurea din apropiere, în căutarea unor specii noi pentru a-și îmbogăți colecția.

Într-o zi, aventurându-se mai departe decât de obicei, Lilou a descoperit o plantă misterioasă cu frunze lucioase și flori violet strălucitoare. A decis să o culeagă și să o studieze. Curând a aflat că planta avea proprietăți excepționale pentru ameliorarea bronșitei și a altor afecțiuni respiratorii.

La scurt timp după aceea, un tânăr pe nume Tom, din același oraș, s-a îmbolnăvit. Suferea de bronșită persistentă care îl împiedica să ducă o viață normală. A cerut sfatul celei mai bune prietene, Tifannie, care i-a povestit despre verișoara ei vindecătoare, Lilou. A pornit să o cunoască. Într-o seară de februarie, a mers la un restaurant cu Tifannie și Lilou. Era fără suflare, dar ochii îi străluceau de determinare.

Impresionată de starea lui, Lilou s-a oferit să-l trateze cu planta pe care o descoperise. Pe măsură ce zilele treceau, Lilou mergea în fiecare seară la casa lui Tom pentru a-i aduce remediile. Fiecare vizită era o ocazie pentru zâmbete, râsete și povești împărtășite. Au descoperit că aveau în comun nu doar dragostea pentru natură, ci și visuri și aspirații asemănătoare.

Cu timpul, Tom a început să se vindece, dar și mai frumos a fost legătura care s-a format între el și Lilou. Petreceau ore întregi plimbându-se prin pădure, vorbind despre speranțele lor pentru viitor.

Într-o seară, când Lilou se pregătea să plece acasă, Tom i-a luat mâna și i-a mărturisit ce simte. Lilou a fost mișcată și i-a spus că simte la fel.

Au decis să cultive împreună această plantă prețioasă, nu doar pentru a-i ajuta pe alții, ci și ca simbol al iubirii lor înfloritoare. Și așa a înflorit dragostea dintre Lilou și Tom, exact ca planta care a fost punctul de plecare al poveștii lor. Au trăit fericiți, înconjurați de plante și iubire.

Η Μαύρη Λεύκη

Μια φορά κι έναν καιρό, σε μια μικρή πόλη κοντά στην Αβινιόν, ζούσε μια νεαρή βοτανολόγος ονόματι Λιλού. Παθιασμένη με τα φυτά, περνούσε τις μέρες της εξερευνώντας το γύρω δάσος, αναζητώντας νέα είδη για να εμπλουτίσει τις γνώσεις και τις συλλογές της.

Μια μέρα, καθώς περιπλανιόταν πιο μακριά από ό,τι συνήθως, η Λιλού ανακάλυψε ένα μυστηριώδες φυτό με γυαλιστερά φύλλα και λαμπερά μωβ άνθη. Το μάζεψε με προσοχή και το μελέτησε. Σύντομα κατάλαβε ότι είχε εξαιρετικές ιδιότητες για την ανακούφιση της βρογχίτιδας και άλλων αναπνευστικών παθήσεων.

Λίγο καιρό μετά, ένας νεαρός από την ίδια πόλη, ο Τομ, αρρώστησε. Έπασχε από επίμονη βρογχίτιδα που δεν τον άφηνε να ζήσει φυσιολογικά. Ζήτησε συμβουλή από την καλύτερή του φίλη, τη Τιφανί, που του μίλησε για την ξαδέλφη της, τη θεραπεύτρια Λιλού. Ένα χειμωνιάτικο βράδυ του Φλεβάρη, πήγαν όλοι μαζί σε ένα μικρό εστιατόριο. Ο Τομ, αν και λαχανιασμένος, είχε μάτια που έλαμπαν από αποφασιστικότητα.

Η Λιλού, συγκινημένη από την κατάστασή του, του πρότεινε να τον θεραπεύσει με το φυτό που είχε ανακαλύψει. Καθώς οι μέρες περνούσαν, η Λιλού επισκεπτόταν κάθε βράδυ το σπίτι του Τομ για να του δώσει τις θεραπείες της. Κάθε επίσκεψη ήταν ευκαιρία για χαμόγελα, ιστορίες και γέλια. Οι δυο τους ανακάλυψαν πως μοιράζονταν την ίδια αγάπη για τη φύση, τις ίδιες ελπίδες και τα ίδια όνειρα.

Ο Τομ άρχισε σιγά-σιγά να θεραπεύεται, αλλά το πιο όμορφο ήταν το δέσιμο που γεννήθηκε ανάμεσά τους. Περπατούσαν για ώρες στο δάσος, συζητώντας για το μέλλον.

Ένα βράδυ, καθώς η Λιλού ετοιμαζόταν να φύγει, ο Τομ της έπιασε το χέρι και της εξομολογήθηκε τα συναισθήματά του. Η Λιλού συγκινήθηκε και του είπε πως ένιωθε το ίδιο.

Αποφάσισαν να καλλιεργήσουν μαζί τη μαύρη λεύκη, όχι μόνο για να προσφέρουν θεραπεία στους άλλους, αλλά και ως σύμβολο της αγάπης τους. Έτσι άνθισε ο έρωτας της Λιλού και του Τομ, και έζησαν ευτυχισμένοι, μέσα σε έναν κήπο γεμάτο φυτά… και αγάπη.

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