Salix sungkianica (Salicaceae) Deciduous tree

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Salix sungkianica
Deciduous tree
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The Salix sungkianica plant species is found in E. Asia. It is a member of the Salicaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Salix sungkianica
Family:  Salicaceae
Author:  Chou.&Skv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

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]. An emergency food, they are only used when all else fails[177].

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