species 1,686 observations
Alaska Willow
Salix alaxensis
Field notes
Salix alaxensis is a species of flowering plant in the willow family known by the common names Alaska willow and feltleaf willow. It is native to northern North America, where it occurs throughout Alaska and northwestern Canada.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth, Herald Moth
102
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer, Willow Beaked-gall Midge
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Ptarmigan, Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Rock Ptarmigan
20
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Cryptic Bumble Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee
34
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.