Arctic willow

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Salix arctica

Arctic willow, a reference photo
Photo: Dani.j.lombardi · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Salix arctica, the Arctic willow, is a tiny creeping willow (family Salicaceae). It is adapted to survive in Arctic conditions, specifically tundras.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Arctic 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

Classification

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

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