Salix amygdaloides Peach leaved wilow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix amygdaloides
Peach leaved wilow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix amygdaloides plant species is found in N. America - British Columbia to New York, south to Texas. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Peach leaved wilow.

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Latin Name:  Salix amygdaloides
Common Name:  Peach leaved wilow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Anderss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Along muddy streambanks and in low wet woods bordering rivers, to 2100 metres[229].

Medicinal Information: An infusion of the bark shavings has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea and stomach ailments[257]. A poultice of the bark has been applied to bleeding cuts[257]. A decoction of the branch tips has been used as a soak for treating cramps in the legs and feet[257]. The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin[226], which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body[213]. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge[226].

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