[Willows: The Genus Salix in Denali National Park]

Blueberry Willow, Low Blueberry Willow

Salix myrtillifolia

Blueberry Willow, Low Blueberry Willow: Salix myrtillifolia

Blueberry willow as seen in a planting at the Teklanika Rest Area along the Parks Road, Denali National Park........June 22, 2012.

Leaves and male catkin of Blueberry Willow, Low Blueberry Willow: Salix myrtillifolia - Ventral leaf surfaces of Blueberry Willow, Low Blueberry Willow: Salix myrtillifolia - Dorsal leaf surface and male catkin of Blueberry Willow, Low Blueberry Willow: Salix myrtillifolia

Close-ups of the male catkins and ventral and dorsal leaf surfaces of blueberry willow as seen in a planting at the Teklanika Rest Area along the Parks Road, Denali National Park........June 22, 2012. The male flowers have 2 stamens while the ovary (not pictured here is hairless. Both surfaces of the leaves are green and glabrous while the margins are finely toothed.
Paul Slichter