Page author: David Giblin
Salix melanopsis
dusky willow
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to the northern and central Rocky Mountains.
Habitat: Riparian zones including streambanks, pond and lake margins, and subalpine meadows.
Flowers: June-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bees, flies, butterflies, wasps
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Salix melanopsis Nutt.
Publication: N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 78, plate 21. 1842.
Publication: N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 78, plate 21. 1842.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Salix bolanderiana Rowlee
Salix exigua Nutt. ssp. melanopsis (Nutt.) Cronquist [HC]
Salix exigua Nutt. var. gracilipes (C.R. Ball) Cronquist
Salix exigua Nutt. var. tenerrima (L.F. Hend.) C.K. Schneid.
Salix parksiana C.R. Ball
Salix sessilifolia Nutt. var. vancouverensis Brayshaw
Salix tenerrima (L.F. Hend.) A. Heller
Salix exigua Nutt. ssp. melanopsis (Nutt.) Cronquist [HC]
Salix exigua Nutt. var. gracilipes (C.R. Ball) Cronquist
Salix exigua Nutt. var. tenerrima (L.F. Hend.) C.K. Schneid.
Salix parksiana C.R. Ball
Salix sessilifolia Nutt. var. vancouverensis Brayshaw
Salix tenerrima (L.F. Hend.) A. Heller
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Salix melanopsis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Salix melanopsis checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Salix melanopsis information.
E-Flora BC: Salix melanopsis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Salix melanopsis photos.
USDA Plants: Salix melanopsis information.
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