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Black Willow

Salix nigra

Photo by AshleyT
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Description:

This photo was taken from across the Rio Grande River, so I could not get a close up of the leaves. I just needed a spotting from a third country to get the globe spotter patch, and I could see Mexico, so figured might as well :)

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Salix nigra

Species ID Suggestions

Black Willow

Salix nigra
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Comments (3)
AshleyT
I think you're right! I never expected this to actually be identified haha, thanks so much :)
FelixO
oh! i think this is a young black willow
FelixO
lol, did you notice the castor oil plants in the background?

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Wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley
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Gulf Coast Wildlife
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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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