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Salix arctica  (arctic willow)

Photo of Salix arctica by Virginia Skilton
© Virginia Skilton (Photo ID #7073)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Wilcox Pass, Jasper Photographer Virginia Skilton
Habitat alpine tundra  
Photo Date June 30, 2006 Upload Date July 12, 2006
Elevation (m) 2342  
UTM Zone # Latitude 52.23472
UTM Easting Longitude -117.2114
UTM Northing Photo ID # 7073
Notes This plant was less than 5cm tall. Leaves glaucous beneath, shiny above. Hairs straight, forming tuft at tip of leaves. Floral bracts very dark.

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