Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Sanderson Salicaceae (Willow Family) Look Alikes: S. wolfii and S. brachycarpa have shorter and wider leaves that are not as densely white-wooly beneath, and lack revolute margins. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers May-June. Habitat: On hummocks in nutrient-rich fens, and thickets at edges of ponds and on river terraces; often growing with other Salix species and Carex species. Elev. 8800-10,600 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 courtesy of the Colorado Natural Areas Program Distribution: Alaska, N Canada, south to New Jersey, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado (Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Larimer and Park Cos.). References: Argus 1973; Brunsfeld and Johnson 1985; Carter 1988; Great Plains Flora Association 1986; Viereck and Little 1972; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992