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Part of willow genus Salix in willow family Salicaceae.
Native to 🇪🇺 Europe, and western and central Asia. Invasive > 🇨🇦+🇺🇸 Canada+USA Invasive > report it! Invasive > 🇺🇸 USA Invasive > Michigan On No-Plant List by Seneca Nation of Indians. (page 64)
Uses by native peoples(Ethnobotany database)
This plant is also known to be a host for (in areas where invasive) 🐝︎ spotted lanternfly (SLF) Lycorma delicatula.
Propagation protocol for sister species (Great Lakes) Propagation protocol for sister species (SW USA). Bloom dates (NE Illinois). (🔒︎ Wild Ones members only)
The name derives from its leaf undersides being white in color.
Scores most allergenic (10 out of 10) on the OPALS™ Ogren Plant Allergy Scale.
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🏠︎ willow leaves genus Salix willow branches genus Salix
🐝︎ spotted lanternfly (SLF) Lycorma delicatula