PURPLE WILLOW – Salix purpurea: [ 25 & 54 ]
A small bushy alluvial willow growing up to 5metres. The bark has a very bitter taste. Shoots straight, shiny, hairless and purplish useful for weaving. Leaves narrow to broadly oblong, dull bluish green and scarcely toothed. Catkins are large, reddish or purple tinged, appearing before the leaves and used for decoration as well as useful nectar/pollen sources. Distributed in most lowlands throughout the UK.
A small bushy alluvial willow growing up to 5metres. The bark has a very bitter taste. Shoots straight, shiny, hairless and purplish useful for weaving. Leaves narrow to broadly oblong, dull bluish green and scarcely toothed. Catkins are large, reddish or purple tinged, appearing before the leaves and used for decoration as well as useful nectar/pollen sources. Distributed in most lowlands throughout the UK.
