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Salix arctica
arctic willow
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in northwestern Washington; Alaska to northwestern Washington, east across northern Canada; circumboreal.
Habitat: In wet to dry areas in the alpine.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, flies, butterflies, wasps
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Salix arctica Pall.
Publication: Fl. Ross. 1(2): 86. 1788.
Publication: Fl. Ross. 1(2): 86. 1788.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Salix arctica R. Br. ex Richardson, homonym (illegitimate)
Salix arctica Pall. ssp. tortulosa (Trautv.) Hultén
Salix arctica Pall. var. araioclada (C.K. Schneid.) Raup
Salix arctica Pall. var. kophophylla (C.K. Schneid.) Polunin
Salix arctica Pall. var. tortulosa (Trautv.) Raup
Salix arctica Pall. ssp. tortulosa (Trautv.) Hultén
Salix arctica Pall. var. araioclada (C.K. Schneid.) Raup
Salix arctica Pall. var. kophophylla (C.K. Schneid.) Polunin
Salix arctica Pall. var. tortulosa (Trautv.) Raup
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Salix arctica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Salix arctica checklist entry
OregonFlora: Salix arctica information
E-Flora BC: Salix arctica atlas page
CalPhotos: Salix arctica photos
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