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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
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