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Salix herbacea L.

dwarf willow (Salicaceae)

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WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Salix herbacea is a tiny Arctic–Alpine willow, with thin, crenate–serrate, almost sessile leaves (distinguishing it from Salix reticulata, our only other willow of this size).

Alpes-Maritimes (06), France; 2010-07-05

 dwarf willow / Salix herbacea: _Salix herbacea_ is a tiny <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> willow, with thin, crenate–serrate, almost sessile leaves (distinguishing it from _Salix reticulata_, our only other willow of this size).

In fruit

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 dwarf willow / Salix herbacea: In fruit

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