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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


How it is grown


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