Salix glaucosericea, common name silky willow or Alpine grey willow, is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. Some authorities consider it a synonym of Salix glauca var. villosa, which is found in western North America.
Description Salix glaucosericea can reach a height of . This plant usually develop into a large shrub. The yellow-green, simple leaves are lanceolate, entire and petiolate. Like all willows this species is dioecious. Flowers bloom from June to July.
Distribution It is present in mountains of Europe (France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and the Alps).
Habitat This species can be found on acidic mountain soils at elevations over above sea level.
References
Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 voll.) - Edagricole – 1982 Christopher Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003
External links
Biolib Hortipedia Luirig.altervista Homolaicus Alpine Flowers