Key Identification Features
- Its scientific name refers to its distinct lance-shaped leaves, which are serrated, glossy, and bright green.
- The plant blooms in late winter or early spring, and its flowers are known for a strong scent that many people find similar to vanilla.
- However, its leaves sometimes have spiny margins, a feature not seen in any Salix species.
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