Populus augustifolia (Narrow-leaved Cottonwood) [Home] | [Berries] | [Cactus] | [Edible] | [Herbs] | [Links] | [Trees] | [Weeds] | [Wildflowers] Click photo to enlarge More Photos: Habitat: Along valleys and streams at lower elevations. Edibility: Edible Color: Green Description: The inner bark was eaten by Native Americans. Yellow morel mushrooms are known to grow under this tree in the spring. coloradoplants.org | coloradmushrooms.com | coloradoflies.com