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Family: Salicaceae Scientific name: Salix species Description: Plant Form: Deciduous trees or shrubs. Size: Up to 30m tall. Stem: Vary significantly depending on species. Leaves: Vary depending on species, generally spear or lance-shaped. Flowers: Exclusively male or female, in groups called a 'catkin'. Fruit and Seeds: Small, develop within capsules and only last for 10 days or so. Habitat: Along permanent watercourses or in seasonally wet areas and gullies. Distinguishing Features: Most species are hybrids and can't be confidently identified to species level. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural, Common, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Shrubby, Woody/tree
