Heart-leaved willow (Salix eriocephala)

Heart-leaved willow, a reference photo — Photo: Matt Lavin · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Salix eriocephala, known as heart-leaved willow or Missouri River willow, is a species of willow native to a large portion of the temperate United States and Canada.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Heart-leaved willow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Salix prolixa
Salix sericea
Salix myricoides
Salix triandra
Salix lasiandra

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species: Salix eriocephala

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