Cape Willow
Salix aegyptiaca

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grow about 4 m high. The branches are grey and downy when young. They become reddish or brown when old. The leaves are on twigs which have ridges. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10 cm long. The edges are crinkled. The catkins are large. The male flowers have bright yellow anthers.

There are about 300 Salix species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Drink, flowers, inner bark, leaves

How it is grown

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Salix medemii;