Salix gracilistyla
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Salix gracilistyla[1] is a species of willow native to Japan, Korea and China known in English as Rosegold Pussy Willow.
It is a deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 1-6 m.
Varieties
'Melanostachys', also known as Black Pussy Willow, is known for its jet-black male and female catkin blooms which appear in early Spring. Its male catkins also have red anthers which slowly turn soft yellow from pollen.
References
- Botanische Tuinen Utrecht - Plant van de maand: Archief: Maart Template:Nl icon (has a picture of 'Melanostachys')
- Michigan State University Extension: Salix gracilistyla var. melanostachys—Black Pussy Willow
- MOBOT: Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'
Footnotes
- ^ Also S. gracilystilla
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