Salix prolixa
(Redirected from Mackenzie's willow)
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Genus: | Salix |
| Species: | S. prolixa
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Salix prolixa is a species of willow known by the common name MacKenzie's willow. It is native to western North America from Alaska and north-western Canada to the high mountains of California and Utah. It grows in moist habitat such as riverbanks, springs, and marshes. It is a shrub growing 1 to 5 meters tall. The lance-shaped or pointed, oval leaves are up to 15 cm long, hairless, waxy on the undersides, and accompanied by wide stipules. The inflorescence is a catkin of flowers.
References
[edit]- ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Salix prolixa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64324343A67730852. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64324343A67730852.en. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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