Sage-leaf willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaf willow, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Salix candida, also known as sageleaf willow, is a shrub in the Salicaceae family found in northern United States and Canada. It is 0.5 to 3.5 m tall.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sage-leaf 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 pellita
Salix lapponum
Salix alaxensis
Salix drummondiana

Classification

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

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