Salicaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Salix discolor

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Salix discolor is a deciduous shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 8 metres tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials. The bark contains salicin and can be used medicinally. The plant is grown as an ornamental and can be used as a hedge. Salix discolor has a large distribution and is found in abundance. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNorthern and central N. America - British Colombia and Northwest Territories, east to Newfoundland, south to Colorado, Missouri and North Carolina

HabitatMarshy margins of ponds, streams, and open alluvial woods, fens, seepage areas, and peaty substrates; at elevations to over 2,000 metres[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. , 1050 Title Fire Effects Information System Publication Author Website http://www.feis-crs.org/feis/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line information site with comprehensive information on over 1,100 species of plant. Mainly developed to supply information on the effects of fire on plants and animals, it also contains a wealth of other information on the plants ].