Salix sect. Herbella

Seringe

Exempl. Rév. Salix, 14. 1824.

Synonyms: Salix sect. Retusae A. Kerner
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 7. Treatment on page 67. Mentioned on page 29, 69.
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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.