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Undergreen willow
Scientific classification
Genus:
Salix
Species:
commutata
Synonyms
  • Salix commutata var. denudata Bebb
  • Salix commutata subsp. mixta Piper
  • Salix commutata var. puberula Bebb
  • Salix commutata var. sericea Bebb

The undergreen willow (Salix commutata) is a type of plant. It is a shrub that grows naturally in western Canada and the northwestern United States. This plant is known for its unique leaves.

About the Undergreen Willow

The undergreen willow is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) tall. It is part of the Salix genus, which includes many types of willows. This plant is well-adapted to cooler climates.

Where It Grows

You can find the undergreen willow in several places. It grows in Alaska, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories in Canada. In the United States, it is found in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

This willow likes to grow in specific kinds of places. It often lives on rocky slopes in high mountain areas, known as alpine and subalpine regions. You can also spot it in conifer forests, along the banks of streams, and in wet, spongy areas called bogs.

What It Looks Like

The leaves of the undergreen willow are usually shaped like an ellipse or an oval. They can be up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long. Sometimes, the edges of the leaves have a few small teeth. Both sides of the leaves have some soft, white hairs. However, they are not "glaucous," which means they don't have a waxy, bluish-white coating.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Salix commutata para niños

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