Question: I believe I've narrowed this down to a Salix discolor / pussy willow. Can you confirm? It was found near …
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I believe I've narrowed this down to a Salix discolor / pussy willow. Can you confirm? It was found near Yellowstone in lodgepole pines and a quaken aspen woodland environment.
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Brice, I'm sorry that I can't help you as much as I would like. In order to help you confirm the identification of this willow, I would need to see the underside of the leaf blades (not just the top surface) and a close-up of the branchlet so I could see the stipules (if present). The leaf blade outline certainly appears like it could be Salix discolor, but I wouldn't be able to confirm that with just this image. If you have other images, upload them and I will try to help you further. Best wishes.
