Salix tarraconensis
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Salix tarraconensis is a species of willow in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Spain, where it grows in subalpine scree at 500–1400 m altitude in the Tarragonès region.[1][2]
It is a deciduous small shrub growing to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 5–15 mm long and 2–5 mm broad, with a very finely serrated margin; they are green above, and paler below with short whitish hairs. The flowers are produced in catkins 1 cm long.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Vivero, J. L. et al. (1998). Salix tarraconensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
- ^ a b Rock garden plant database: Salix tarraconensis
