| Plant: This tree or shrub that may have distinct trunk and can grow to be 45 feet. It has gray bark and yellowish, slender branches that may be fuzzy. The bark is rougher and darker, and its leaves are longer, narrower than the Arroyo willow. |  |
| Leaf: The light green leaf blades are long and slender, finely saw-toothed, fuzzy when young, but becoming smooth with age. The leaves are about the same color on both sides. |   |
| Flowers: The catkins appear before the leaves and are 1-1/4 to 4 inches long. Male and female appear on separate plants. |   |
| Flowering period: | April and June |
| Indian Uses: | Branches used as arrow shafts and framing for
houses (kishes). |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, Bayview Nature Trail |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Willow |
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| Similar Species: Arroyo Willow |
Date: 2/16/2004
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