Plants 0.005–0.09 m, clonal by layering or rhizomes. Largest medial blades amphistomatous, abaxial surface not glaucous. Catkins from subterminal or lateral buds. Staminate flowers: filaments glabrous or hairy. Pistillate flowers: abaxial nectary sometimes present, then distinct or connate to adaxial and forming a cup; ovary not glaucous, glabrous, puberulent, or villous to pilose.

Distribution

North America, Eurasia, Atlantic Islands.

Discussion

Species 7 (4 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

Salix herbacea, Salix nummularia, Salix polaris, Salix rotundifolia