W illow trees fall under the Salix genus and include over 400 species, with two of the most well-known medicinal species being the white willow (Salix alba) and the black willow (Salix nigra).All ...

Willow trees are in the Salix genus, along with pussy willow and more than 20 other species of woody plants native to our region. Black willow ( Salix nigra ) grows throughout the eastern United ...

This week, we meet Black willow or Salix nigra. The black willow is one of several species of willow in Indiana, but it is the only tree-sized willow in the state. This species has long, narrow leaves ...

The most common North American deciduous trees are elm, willow, beech, cherry, birch, and basswood. These trees each have their own unique qualities, from the heart-shaped leaves of the birch to ...

It resembles the black willow, although its branches form a graceful arch that touches the ground. Before North America was settled, Native Americans used the bark of some Salix species to ease pain.