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].

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 - raw or cooked. They are not very palatable[172].

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