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Grey Willow |
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Salix cinerea ssp oleifolia |
Other names: S atrocinerea, S cinerea ssp atrocinerea, Grey Sallow
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Carl Farmer |
Frequent beside streams and in damp woodland where not too shady. Leaves generally 3-7 cm long. Skye ID: Leaves have rust-coloured hairs on veins below (may also have white ones). Most leaves 2-4 times as long as broad. Other features: Catkins flower Mar-Apr. A large shrub or small tree. Stipules usually less than 3 mm, much smaller than those of Eared Willow. Young leaves have reddish hairs all over on their top side |
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Carl Farmer |
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Photo © Carl Farmer |