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Trees or large shrubs with alternate, simple leaves. Flowers in dense, catkin-like spikes. Seeds comose. Several species.
Gooding's Willow |
Salix goodingii |
Fremont Cottonwood |
Populus fremontii |
Medium to large tree strictly in the narrow riparian habitats along Sonoran Desert streams. Elyptic, toothed leaves. Common in its habitat. Detailed Description |
Medium to very large tree of Sonoran Desert riparian habitat. Wedge-shaped, alternate leaves. Cottony seeds. Detailed Description |
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Red Willow |
Salix laevigata |
Coyote Willow |
Salix exigua |
Small tree of deep, shady canyons with plenty of damp soil. Margins of leaves finely serrated. Detailed Description |
Large shrub (multi-stemmed from base) of riverways and stream beds. Leaves with a few serrations. This photo is hosted at Wikimedia Detailed Description |