: any of several poplars (especially Populus tremula of Europe and P. tremuloides and P. grandidentata of North America) with leaves that flutter in the lightest wind because of their flattened petioles
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That makes protecting young aspens from elk that much more important.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
Today, bison—also heavy grazers—roam where elk used to; drought has stunted some aspen; beaver are beginning to return.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
Meaning: The name Aspen is derived from the aspen tree, the most common hardwood tree in the US known for its white bark.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
But this 24-mile scenic byway road, especially, and other mountain passes that are abundant with the state’s iconic aspen trees, can be terribly congested with car traffic during fall colors season.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
Today, bison—also heavy grazers—roam where elk used to; drought has stunted some aspen; beaver are beginning to return.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
Meaning: The name Aspen is derived from the aspen tree, the most common hardwood tree in the US known for its white bark.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
But this 24-mile scenic byway road, especially, and other mountain passes that are abundant with the state’s iconic aspen trees, can be terribly congested with car traffic during fall colors season.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Aspen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspen. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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aspen
noun
as·pen
ˈas-pən 
: any of several poplars with leaves that flutter in the lightest breeze
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