Salix lasiandra Yellow willow (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix lasiandra
Yellow willow
Deciduous tree
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The Salix lasiandra plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Salicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow willow. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. lucida lasiandra. (Benth.)E.Murray.

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Latin Name:  Salix lasiandra
Common Name:  Yellow willow
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Streamsides from sea-level to moderate elevations[60].

Medicinal Information: The inner bark is haemostatic[257]. It has been applied externally to bleeding cuts[257]. A decoction of the branch tips has been used for soaking the feet and legs in the treatment of cramps[257]. A decoction of the leaves has been used to treat colds and sore throats[257]. A cold infusion of the charred, pulverized stems has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea[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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