Dusky willow (Salix melanopsis)

Dusky willow, a reference photo — Photo: Michaux, François André, 1770-1855. cn; Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859. 1n; Smith, J. Jay (John Jay), 1798-1881 · No restrictions (licence)

Salix melanopsis is a plant species known by the common name dusky willow. It is native to western North America from British Columbia and Alberta to California and Colorado, where it grows in many types of moist and wet habitat, such as riverbanks and subalpine mountain meadows, on rocky and silty substrates.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Dusky 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 petiolaris
Salix irrorata
Salix exigua
Salix lemmonii
Salix purpurea

Classification

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

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