Salix sinica

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The catkins are chewed for their sweet taste.

Edible parts

Catkins

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shubdu

Synonyms

Salix caprea var. sinica K. S. Hao ex C. F. Fang & A. K. Skvortsov;