Arctic Willow
Salix arctica ssp. torulosa
Synonyms: Salix arctica var. araioclada, Salix arctica var. kophophylla, Salix arctica var. tortulosa
Arctic willow (var. torulosa) with its foliage turning yellow. Note the longer, oval to elliptic leaves. Photographed near Pete's Pond, about one-half mile to the east of the southeastern corner of Wonder Lake.........September 5, 2009.
Arctic willow (ssp. torulosa) as seen in Denali National Park in late August 2006.
Paul Slichter