About Salix fuscescens Andersson
Salix fuscescens, commonly known as Alaska bog willow, is a species of flowering plant in the willow family. It is native to northern North America, where it occurs across most of Alaska and throughout northern Canada, and it is also found in Eurasia. This is a squat deciduous shrub, with a typical height range from 30 cm (1 ft) to 55 cm (1.8 ft), and some individuals grow no taller than 15 cm (6 in). The species is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate individual plants. Its inflorescences are catkins that can reach up to 38 mm (1.5 in) in length. The fruit produced is a two-valved capsule that releases tiny, downy seeds. Alaska bog willow grows in spruce-fir ecosystems including coniferous bogs, and it can also be found on tundra, in swamps, and on riverbanks. It frequently grows alongside many other willow species.
