Salix discolor Muhlenberg. Pussy Willow. Phen: Mar-early May; mid May-early Jun. Hab: Calcareous wetlands, disturbed areas. Dist: NL (Newfoundland) and AB south to DE, w. VA, WV, KY, MO, SD, and MT.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, FNA7, GrPl, Il, K1, K3, K4, NE, NY, Pa, S, S13, Tat, Va, Argus (1986); = n/a – RAB; > Salix ancorifera Fernald – F; > Salix discolor Muhl. var. discolor – F, G, Mi, WV; > Salix discolor Muhl. var. latifolia Andersson – F, G, Mi, WV; > Salix discolor Muhl. var. overi C.R.Ball – F; > Salix discolor Muhl. var. prinoides (Pursh) Andersson – WV
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FACW
- Midwest: FACW
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend.
© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
© Mac H. Alford | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
© Mac H. Alford | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Salix discolor? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.) We greatly appreciate feedback, and will include updates from you in our next webapp update, which can take a few months.
Cite as...