Grey Willow - Salix cinerea
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Species Description
Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitats include: woodland, hedgerows, marshland, ponds, canals, river / stream sides etc. Other names include: Pussy Willow, Common Sallow. Growing habit: Dioecious (Male and Female on separate plants). It is a food plant for many caterpillars including the Sallow Kitten, Sallow Clearwing, Dusky Clearwing, Lunar Hornet clearwing, Purple Emperor Butterfly. Height: 4 - 6 m.
Subspecies
| name | latinname | species | sightings | media | image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Willow | Salix cinerea subsp. cinerea | 1 | 1 | 10 |  |
| Grey Willow | Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia | 1 | 4 | 14 |  |