PURPLE WILLOW 



217 



[This is one of the narrow-leafed Osier Willows, easily 

 recognised by its single stamen and single gland; leaves 

 sub-opposite and glabrous, or whitish glaucous with mere 

 traces of silky pubescence below, oblong-obovate. Catkins 

 may occur with both </ and $ flowers.] 



Fig. 62. Purple Willow, Salix purpurea, p. 216 (Sc). 



Style and stigmas long and slender; 

 ovary silky-pubescent; stamens 2, free; 

 narrow linear -lanceolate, silky 



