Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Salix geyeriana Andersson
(Geyer's Willow)

Family: Salicaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Salix geyeriana is notable for its globose or nearly globose catkins. It does form hybrids with other common willows and may have intergrading morphology. Many thanks to Radha Veach for permission to use her pix!

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Salix geyeriana, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025




Salix geyeriana, carpellate branch, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025



Salix geyeriana, staminate branch, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025




Salix geyeriana, carpellate catkins, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025




Salix geyeriana, carpellate catkin, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025




Salix geyeriana, staminate catkins, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025




Salix geyeriana, leaf surfaces, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, August, 2025



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