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Tag: salix

Word of the Week

Botanical Nerd Word: Achlamydeous

Achlamydeous: Having neither sepals nor petals.* Willows (Salix spp.) produce a type of flower called a catkin. They have no petals or sepals. *A technical glossary of horticultural and landscape terminology. …

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Burl growth on a willow tree trunk
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Botanical Nerd Word: Burl

Burl: Woody knot in the trunk, branches, or roots of a tree, caused by something that has damaged the tree (infection, disease, or injury), prized for use in woodworking.*   …

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