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Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia

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Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Monk's Pond 4 Apr 2021, 3:30 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 5:10 p.m.
Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Castle Eden Dene 5 Feb 2022, 7:44 p.m. 2 Jun 2021, 1:08 p.m.
Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 Mar 2021, 11:04 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4 p.m.
Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 Mar 2021, 11:12 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:56 p.m.
Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 28 Mar 2021, 11:12 a.m. 24 Mar 2021, 3:56 p.m.
Grey Willow Grey Willow - Salix cinerea subsp. oleifolia dylan Monk's Pond 4 Apr 2021, 3:30 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 5:11 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread but only common in the Midlands and Eastern England. Habitats include: parks, woodland, Hedgerows, marshland, ponds, canals, river/stream sides etc. Pussy Willow, Common Sallow, Rusty Sallow. Dioecious (Male and Female on separate plants). Food plant for many Caterpillars including the Sallow Kitten, Sallow Clearwing, Dusky Clearwing, Lunar Hornet clearwing, Purple Emperor Butterfly. Height: 4 - 6 m.