Skeletonleaf Willow

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Salix phlebophylla

Skeletonleaf Willow, a reference photo
Photo: Поспелов И. Н. · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Salix phlebophylla, the skeletonleaf willow or skeleton-leaf willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, with an amphi-Beringian distribution. A prostrate shrub reaching at most 1.5 in (4 cm), its tiny leaves persist on the plant until only the withered brown veins remain.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Skeletonleaf 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.

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Classification

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

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