Creeping willow, Arctic creeping willow
Salix repens
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A very small plant. It grows 5 cm high and spreads 45-90 cm wide. The branches are reddish brown. The leaves are green and wrinkled. They are paler bluish underneath. They have dense long hairs on both surfaces. The flowers catkins are erect and have long haired black tipped scales.
There are about 300 Salix species.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 2-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, North America, Russia, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Inner bark, leaves