[Willows: The Genus Salix East of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]

Crack Willow

Salix x fragilis

Synonym: Salix fragilis

Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis)

What appears to be crack willow growing along Rutter Parkway adjacent to the Little Spokane River Fish Hatchery north of Spokane, Washington.......May 8, 2012. An introduced species, this is common along the Little Spokane River.

Dorsal and ventral surfaces of young leaves of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis) - Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis)

Leaves of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis) - Dorsal surface of a young leaf of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis) - Dorsal leaf surface of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis) - Ventral leaf surface of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis)

Male catkin of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis) - Staminode floret of crack willow: Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis)

Young leaves of Crack Willow Salix x fragilis (Synonym: Salix fragilis)

Close-ups of the leaves and male catkins of what appears to be crack willow growing along Rutter Parkway adjacent to the Little Spokane River Fish Hatchery north of Spokane, Washington.......May 8, 2012.

Paul Slichter