Lemmon's willow (Salix lemmonii)

Lemmon's willow, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Salix lemmonii is a species of willow known by the common name Lemmon's willow, named after J.G. Lemmon. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to Colorado, where it grows in moist and wet areas in mountain coniferous forest habitat, such as streambanks and meadows.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Lemmon's 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 geyeriana
Salix lutea
Salix irrorata
Salix boothii
Salix lasiolepis
Salix melanopsis

Classification

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

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