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Black Willow

Salix nigra

Photo by MitchRay
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

In the Salicaceae because it's chock full of salicylic acid, on of the active ingredients in aspirin. Native Americans chewed the bark as a pain reliever

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Comments (3)
p.young713
I know what you mean, Mitch!! Im back in college again and will be busy with research. It was nice to hear from you!! :)
MitchRay
Thanks for the invite. Teaching and winter are really cutting into my Project Noah time right now, but I hope to get back into it over spring and summer.
p.young713
Hey Mitch!! I was wondering if you would like to join a new mission called Plants that are used as a homeopathic remedy. You have taught me so much and I appreciate it. Thank you!! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8473287
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PublishedApril 27, 2011

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