Family: Salicaceae
prairie willow, upland willow
from USDA Plants website
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Salix: Latin name for the willow and meaning "to leap or spring" in reference to its fast growth
Plants: perennial shrub 3 1/2'-10' tall, forming clones
Leaves: obovate to obovate-lance-like, edges slightly in-rolled, underside whitened
Flowers: mostly stalkless, curving catkins
Habitat: dry, medium moisture to wet; open woods, barrens, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial shrub 3 1/2'-10' tall, forming clones
Leaves: obovate to obovate-lance-like, edges slightly in-rolled, underside whitened
Flowers: mostly stalkless, curving catkins
Habitat: dry, medium moisture to wet; open woods, barrens, prairies
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
