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Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis(01).jpg
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species: S. lasiolepis

Binomial name
Salix lasiolepis

Synonyms
Salix lasiolepsis (lapsus)

The Arroyo Willow is a large shrub or small tree of the willow family which is native to the western and southwestern United States, especially prevalent in the state of California. It is commonly found growing in canyons and along watercourses throughout the state. When flowering, it displays large yellow catkins.

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