species 16,227 observations
Narrowleaf Willow
Salix exigua
Field notes
Salix exigua (sandbar willow, narrowleaf willow, or coyote willow; syn. S. argophylla, S. hindsiana, S. interior, S. linearifolia, S. luteosericea, S. malacophylla, S. nevadensis, and S. parishiana) is a species of willow native to most of North America except for the southeast and far north, occurring from Alaska east to New Brunswick, and south to northern Mexico. It is considered a threatened species in Massachusetts while in Connecticut, Maryland, and New Hampshire it is considered endangered.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mourning Cloak, Viceroy, White-lined Sphinx, Western Tiger Swallowtail
338
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Frigid Mining Bee, Perdita salicis, Maria Miner Bee, Colourful Willow Miner Bee
5
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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, Willow Beaked-gall Midge, Chrysomela confluens
32
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Idiocerus raphus, Willow Bead Gall Mite, Potato Leafhopper, Altica prasina
74
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Blue Orchard Bee, Mesilla Masked Bee, Macoupin County Miner Bee, Prunus Miner Bee
137
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Arizona Mantis
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Water use
- High
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.