Salix gooddingii Goodding's willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix gooddingii
Goodding's willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix gooddingii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Texas, south to Mexico. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Goodding's willow.

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Latin Name:  Salix gooddingii
Common Name:  Goodding's willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Ball.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found in desert, desert grassland and oak woodland habitats, it is most abundant on nutrient-rich floodplains[229]. Found at elevations between 60 - 1200 metres[229].

Edible Uses: A honeydew can be obtained from the cut branches[257]. The young shoots can be made into a tea[257]. Leaves and the bark of twigs can be steeped to make a tea[257]. The catkins can be eaten raw[257]. Bark - raw or cooked[257]. This probably refers to the inner bark[K].

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