Mt. Rainier Flora --
Salix hookeriana -- (Coastal Willow)
The female catkin bears many ripening seeds in smooth capsules.
Author: Susan McDougall
Louise Lake, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7678, -121.7175, 4642
Date: July 24, 2014
The leaves are longer than wide, toothed, shiny above, and glaucous below. This willow grows from low to middle elevations.
Author: Susan McDougall
Louise Lake, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7678, -121.7175, 4642
Date: July 24, 2014
As shown in the photo, this willow often grows close to water. It is low to middle elevation species and sometimes known by the name Salix piperi.
Author: Susan McDougall
Reflection Lakes, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.76956, -121.7327
Date: July 24, 2014
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