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Salix commutata Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Salix commutata plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Salix commutata Family: Salicaceae Author: Bebb. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: Habitat: Wet places at moderate to rather high elevations[204].
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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