Salix appendiculata (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix appendiculata
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix appendiculata plant species is found in C. Europe - Balkans. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. grandifolia. Ser.

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Latin Name:  Salix appendiculata
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Vill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations[11].

Edible Uses: Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and then added to cereal flour for use in making bread etc. A very bitter flavour, it is a famine food that is only used when all else fails[172]. Young shoots - not very palatable[172].

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