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Salix prolixa

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Salix prolixa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. prolixa
Binomial name
Salix prolixa
Native range of Salix prolixa

Salix prolixa is a species of willow known by the common name MacKenzie's willow. It is native to western North America from Alaska and north-western Canada to the high mountains of California and Utah. It grows in moist habitat such as riverbanks, springs, and marshes. It is a shrub growing 1 to 5 meters tall. The lance-shaped or pointed, oval leaves are up to 15 cm long, hairless, waxy on the undersides, and accompanied by wide stipules. The inflorescence is a catkin of flowers.

References

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  1. ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Salix prolixa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64324343A67730852. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64324343A67730852.en. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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