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Salix purpurea L.

purple willow (Salicaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNE
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Salix purpurea is a tall shrub of river banks and other damp places.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-05-12

 purple willow / Salix purpurea: _Salix purpurea_ is a tall shrub of river banks and other damp places.

The long leaves of Salix purpurea are hairless when full-grown, even on the lower surface.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-05-12

 purple willow / Salix purpurea: The long leaves of _Salix purpurea_ are hairless when full-grown, even on the lower surface.

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