yellow poplar

noun
1.
tulip tree (def 1).
2.
the wood of the tulip tree.
Origin
1765-75, Americanism
Examples from the web for yellow poplar
  • Finally, toward the end of the season the last show of color is provided by the yellow poplar.
  • All species except yellow poplar and dogwood increased from last year's estimate.
British Dictionary definitions for yellow poplar

yellow poplar

noun
1.
another name for tulip tree (sense 1), tulipwood (sense 1)