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  5. Nances, Willows, and Allies
  6. Willows and Poplars
  7. Willows
  8. Pentandrae
  9. Laurel Willow

species 3,800 observations

Laurel Willow

Salix pentandra

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

110 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Herald Moth, Mourning Cloak, Fall Webworm Moth, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth 33
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Redgall Sawfly 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Small Willow Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 40
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Common Grass Skimmer 36

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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