Salix discolor Muhlenberg. Common name: Pussy Willow. Phenology: Mar-early May; mid May-early Jun. Habitat: Calcareous wetlands, disturbed areas. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) and AB south to DE, w. VA, WV, KY, MO, SD, and MT.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, FNA7, GrPl, Il, K4, Mo3, 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. Basionym: Salix discolor Muhl. 1803

Links to other floras: = Salix discolor - FNA7

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
• Great Plains: FACW
• Midwest: FACW
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 7