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Herbal Database Search ResultsBack to: Pathways Main Search Page For Metaphysical uses visit The Witchs Haven Salix pulchra
Physical CharacteristicsA decidious shrub growing to 1m by 1m . It is hardy to zone 2 and is not frost tender. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant not is self-fertile. We rate it 1/5 for edibility and 2/5 for medicinal use. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist or wet soil. Habitats and Possible LocationsSunny Edge, Dappled Shade.Edible UsesFlowers Inner bark Leaves Tea.
Inner bark - raw or cooked[172, 177]. It can be dried, ground into a
powder and then used as a thickener in soups or can be added to cereal flour
for use in making bread etc. A very bitter flavour, it is a famine food that
is only used when all else fails[172].
Medicinal UsesDisclaimerAnaesthetic Anodyne Febrifuge Mouthwash.
An infusion of the leaves and bark has been used as an
anaesthetic[257].The bark and the leaves have been chewed to numb the mouth
and throat[257]. They have also been chewed as a treatment for mouth sores
and are said to make the mouth smell good[257].
Other UsesNone knownCultivation detailsSucceeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittently flooded soils[1, 11], but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position[200]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200].Considered to be part of S. phylicifolia by some botanists[60]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Although the flowers are produced in catkins early in the year, they are pollinated by bees and other insects rather than by the wind[11]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. PropagationSeed - must be surface sown as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days.Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, November to February in a sheltered outdoor bed or planted straight into their permanent position and given a good weed-suppressing mulch. Very easy. Plant into their permanent positions in the autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June to August in a frame. Very easy. SuppliersPlants For A Future is working with the following groups to try and make these plants easily available. Parts of the proceeds will be donated to so please mention us when ordering.
For more details of plant suppliers please see our Suppliers Page which lists many more places to look. Web References
References for the family Salicaceae.
See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources. Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images. References[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951 [11] Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981 [60] Hitchcock. C. L. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press 1955 [172] Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest. [177] Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984 ISBN 3874292169 [200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 [213] Weiner. M. A. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. Ballantine Books 1980 ISBN 0-449-90589-6 [226] Lauriault. J. Identification Guide to the Trees of Canada Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Ontario. 1989 ISBN 0889025649 [257] Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9 Readers CommentsMain Search Page Help Bibliography
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