Sandbar willow
Salix exigua
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A spreading shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are long and smooth.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on stream banks and sandy shores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make a sweet drink.
Edible parts
Leaves, buds, bark