Salix cordata Michaux. Common name: Sand-Dune Willow. Phenology: Mid Apr-early Jul. Habitat: Dune and shores. Distribution: Great Lakes shores: NY, nw. PA, n. OH, MI, ON, nw. IN, ne. IL, WI.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Salix syrticola warrants renewed taxonomic evaluation.
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, FNA7, K4, Mi, NY, Tat; > Salix cordata Michx. var. abrasa Fernald — F, G; > Salix cordata Michx. var. cordata — F, G; < Salix eriocephala Michx. — Pa; > Salix syrticola Fernald — F. Basionym: Salix cordata Michx. 1803
Links to other floras: = Salix cordata - FNA7
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Midwest: FAC
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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