Salix arenaria (Salicaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Salix arenaria
Deciduous shrub
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The Salix arenaria plant species is found in W. Europe. It is a member of the Salicaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Salix arenaria
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: 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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