Salix reticulata

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Net-leaved Willow

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species: S. reticulata
Binomial name
Salix reticulata
L.

The Net-leaved Willow or Salix reticulata is a dwarf willow, occurring in the colder parts of Northern Europe, Greenland, North America and Northern Asia. It is equally to be found in Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming.

It grows not taller than 15 cm, forming with its trailing leaves extensive mats on the ground. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in the USA.

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