Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by T. Cottrell Salicaceae (Willow Family) Look Alikes: S. lucida ssp. caudata and S. lucida ssp. lasiandra have shining, long, acuminate leaves; shorter capsules (less than 7 mm long); and catkins that mature earlier in the summer. Flowering/Fruiting Period: May-July/catkins mature late July-early September, later than most other willow species. Habitat: Marshes or fens with other Salix and Carex species. Elev. 7800- 9300 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by T. Cottrell Distribution: E Canada to Alberta, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado (Larimer, Park and Routt Cos.). References: Carter 1988; Dorn 1977; Fertig 1994b; Hultén 1968. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992