Salix retusa, the retuse-leaved willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae.
Description Salix retusa can reach a height of . This plant usually develops creeping stems, rarely erect. The dull green leaves are obovate, lanceolate or elliptic, with entire margins, 2 × 1 cm, with very short petioles. Like all willows this species is dioecious. Catkins are broadly cylindrical, with yellow anthers. Flowers bloom from June to July.
Distribution It is present in the mountains of central and southern Europe including the Pyrenees and the mountains of Bulgaria.
Habitat This species can be found in rock crevices and screes at elevation of above sea level.
References
Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 voll.) - Edagricole – 1982 Christopher Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003
External links Biolib Alpine Plant Encyclopaedia