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Willow Identification Key: Leaves silky to slightly hairy beneath at maturity

Leaves silky to slightly hairy beneath at maturity

Silky: Refers to the feel of leaf (quick test: rub leaf between thumb and forefinger), this is hard to represent in a photograph)

Leaves prominently silky beneath at maturity

Leaves prominently silky beneath at maturity

Leaves only slightly hairy beneath at maturity

Leaves only slightly hairy beneath at maturity


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