Pussy Willow by photosynthesis
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Description
"Pussy willow is a name given to many of the smaller species of the genus Salix (willows and sallows) when their furry catkins are young in early spring. These species include (among many others):
Goat willow or goat sallow (Salix caprea), a small tree native to northern Europe and northwest Asia.
Grey willow or grey sallow (Salix cinerea), a small tree native to northern Europe.
American pussy willow (Salix discolor), native to northern North America.
Before the male catkins of these species come into full flower they are covered in fine, greyish fur, leading to a fancied likeness to tiny cats, also known as “pussies”. The catkins appear long before the leaves, and are one of the earliest signs of spring. At other times of year trees of most of these species are usually known by their ordinary names."
Comments (10)
durleybeachbum
A beautiful close up
helanker
Yes, we use to take little branches in with these in the early spring. This is such a lovely spring shot :)
T.Rex
I wonder what the yellow lumps are. I haven't seen such before. Keep up the good work. :-)
blinkings
Hey there's a hitchhiker!
alida
wonderful detail
beachsidelegs Online Now!
Wonderful picture :)
Richardphotos
they grew down the street from where I lived as a child/boy/teenager. this is an outstanding and sharp capture
Faemike55
beautiful close-up and great information
Jean_C
What a superb capture, excellent close-up!
X-PaX
Very nice capture.