Salix cinerea L.
Salix cinerea
Salix cinerea, commonly known as the grey willow or grey sallow, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia. It grows to a height of 4–10 metres (13–30 ft) and has spirally arranged leaves that are green above and hairy below. The flowers are produced in early spring in catkins, with male and female catkins on separate plants. The plant is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female flowers. It provides a significant amount of nectar for pollinators.
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Malpighiales
Salicaceae
Salix
The plant contains various compounds typical of willows, including salicin and other phenolic glycosides. These compounds are responsible for the plant's medicinal properties.
The grey willow is valued for its nectar production, which supports pollinators. It also has ecological roles as a pioneer species that rapidly colonizes disturbed sites. Historically, it has been used for medicinal purposes due to its salicin content, which is a precursor to aspirin.
Early spring
4–10 metres (13–30 ft)
Wetlands, moist depressions, ditches, embankments, banks of stagnant or slow-moving water bodies, and forest edges. It thrives in low-lying damp situations with waterlogged and nutrient-poor soils.
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