Salix wolfii

Salix wolfii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Salicaceae
Genus:	Salix
Species:	S. wolfii
Binomial name
Salix wolfii Bebb, 1879

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.

References

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