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Eared Willow - Salix aurita

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Eared Willow Eared Willow - Salix aurita dylan Castle Eden Dene 12 Jun 2021, 4:58 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:23 p.m.
Eared Willow Eared Willow - Salix aurita dylan Castle Eden Dene 12 Jun 2021, 4:58 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:23 p.m.
Eared Willow Eared Willow - Salix aurita dylan Castle Eden Dene 12 Jun 2021, 4:58 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:23 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread throughout the UK but only common in the North and West and being absent from most of the South East. Habitat includes: Prefers slightly acid soils in places such as damp woodland edge, scrub and hedgerows, heathland, moorland, by watercourses, rocky stream sides, hills etc. Flowers: May to June. Perennial. Height: Up to 2.5 m.