Show Lower Taxa
Salix sect. Herbella
Exempl. Rév. Salix, 14. 1824.
Synonyms: Salix sect. Retusae A. Kerner
Revision as of 22:55, 16 December 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
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.