Goat Willow Salix caprea Family Salicaceae Catkins showing detail of the flower structure

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Goat Willow Salix caprea Family Salicaceae is a deciduous shrub or small tree Catkins showing detail of the flower structure reflected in detail in the afternonn spring sunshine Male catkins are oval, grey and furry at first, turning golden yellow later. Female catkins are longer, a silvery green and more catkin-bearing trees are wind pollinated. Willows use both the wind and insects - being one of the first sources of pollen and nectar in the spring.

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Size: 5028px × 3352px
Location: Yorkshire United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Wild Life Ranger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: caprea, catkin, catkins, goat, pollenation, pollination, pussy, salix, sallow, tree, willow, wind