Salix pyrifolia

Salix pyrifolia
In Québec
Botanical illustration
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Salicaceae
Genus:	Salix
Species:	S. pyrifolia
Binomial name
Salix pyrifolia Andersson
Synonyms [2]
List Salix balsamiferaBarratt ex Andersson Salix balsamifera var. alpestrisBebb Salix balsamifera var. lanceolataBebb Salix balsamifera var. typicaBebb Salix balsamifera var. vegetaBebb Salix columbiaeA.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. Salix cordata var. balsamiferaHook. Salix pyrifolia var. laetaAndersson Salix pyrifolia var. lanceolata(Bebb) Fernald

Salix pyrifolia (syn. Salix balsamifera), the balsam willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to Canada, and the north-central to northeastern United States. ^[2] A shrub, its leaves emit a balsam-like fragrance. ^[3] It is available from commercial suppliers. ^[4]

References

1. Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Salix pyrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016 e.T64324347A67730857. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64324347A67730857.en . Retrieved 11 April 2024.
2. "Salix pyrifolia Andersson". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 4 October 2022.
3. "Salix pyrifolia". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
4. "Salix pyrifolia balsam willow". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022. 2 suppliers