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Salix pyrifolia

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Salix pyrifolia
In Québec
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. pyrifolia
Binomial name
Salix pyrifolia
Synonyms[2]
List
    • Salix balsamifera Barratt ex Andersson
    • Salix balsamifera var. alpestris Bebb
    • Salix balsamifera var. lanceolata Bebb
    • Salix balsamifera var. typica Bebb
    • Salix balsamifera var. vegeta Bebb
    • Salix columbiae A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
    • Salix cordata var. balsamifera Hook.
    • Salix pyrifolia var. laeta Andersson
    • Salix pyrifolia var. lanceolata (Bebb) Fernald

Salix pyrifolia (syn. Salix balsamifera), the balsam willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to Canada, and the north-central to northeastern United States.[2] A shrub, its leaves emit a balsam-like fragrance.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Salix pyrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64324347A67730857. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64324347A67730857.en. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Salix pyrifolia Andersson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Salix pyrifolia". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Salix pyrifolia balsam willow". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022. 2 suppliers