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Goat willow

Salix caprea · Willow family (Salicaceae)

Broadly oval willow leaf with a grey-felted underside; fat, silvery ‘pussy willow’ catkins in March.

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Not to be confused with

• Grey willow (Salix cinerea): narrower leaves, felted twigs and ridges under the bark.

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