Salix wolfii explained

Salix wolfi, or Wolf's willow, is a species of willow native to western United States, from north-central Montana and central Oregon to northern New Mexico.

Description

It is a small, low-growing willow that grows about 40-100 cm (1-3 ft) tall. The leaves are about 1-5 cm long with either lanceolate or elliptic shape with long hairs on either side of the leaves. Twigs are pubescent with wavy hairs.^{[1] [2]}

Distribution

It is native to Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.^[3]

Habitat

Subalpine meadows, streams and ponds.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wolf Willow - Montana Field Guide. Webmaster. David Ratz. fieldguide.mt.gov. en. 2019-09-06.
2. Web site: Salix wolfii in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. www.efloras.org. 2019-09-06.
3. Web site: Plants Profile for Salix wolfii (Wolf's willow). plants.usda.gov. 2019-09-06.