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Prairie Willow
Salix humilis

Prairie Willow (Salix humilis) Other common names: Small Pussy Willow, Upland Willow

Other scientific names: Salix tristis

French names: Saule humble

Family: Willow Family (Salicaceae)

Group: Willows

Distinctive features: Shrub

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 51   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: humilis: low


Photographs: 45 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)

Prairie Willow leaves.

Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)

Prairie Willow stem with leaves.

Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)

Underside of leaves.

Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)

A small Prairie Willow.