Peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides)

Peachleaf willow, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Salix amygdaloides, the almond leaf willow or peach leaf willow, is a species of willow native to central North America east of the Cascade Range. It can be found in southern Canada and the United States—from western British Columbia to Quebec, Idaho, Montana and Arizona to eastern Kentucky. As of 2022, it is presumed extirpated from the state of Kentucky.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Peachleaf 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 pierotii
Salix euxina
Salix bonplandiana
Salix mucronata
Salix lasiandra
Salix nigra

Classification

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

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