Salix myricoides Muhlenberg. Common name: Bayberry Willow, Broadleaved Willow, Blueleaf Willow. Phenology: Early Apr-early Jul Habitat: Stream banks and swamps. Distribution: NB west to ON, south to PA, OH, IN, and IL.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, FNA7, Il, K4, Mi, Pa; > Salix glaucophylloides Fernald var. albovestita (Ball) Fernald — F, G; > Salix glaucophylloides Fernald var. glaucophylla (Bebb) C.K.Schneid. — F; > Salix glaucophylloides Fernald var. glaucophylloides — F, G; > Salix glaucophylloides Fernald var. brevifolia (Bebb) Ball — G; > Salix myricoides Muhl. var. myricoides — NE. Basionym: Salix myricoides Muhl. 1803
Links to other floras: = Salix myricoides - FNA7
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Midwest: FACW
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 6
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