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Salix repens L.

creeping willow (Salicaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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The common form, Salix repens var. repens, is a creeping plant of heaths and moorland.

East Boldre (VC11: South Hampshire); 2015-05-12

 creeping willow / Salix repens: The common form, _Salix repens_ var. _repens_, is a creeping plant of heaths and moorland.

An upright form, Salix repens var. argentea, occurs in dune-slacks.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2016-05-08

 creeping willow / Salix repens: An upright form, _Salix repens_ var. _argentea_, occurs in dune-slacks.

Seeds

Penrhyn Mawr (VC52: Anglesey); 2007-05-29

 creeping willow / Salix repens: Seeds

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