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

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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