Willow
Genus and Species: Salix
Habitat: Prairie Willow prefers drier hill prairies; Other MO Willows prefer wetter areas like stream sides, riverbanks etc
Seasons: May-October
Active Chemical Ingredient: Salicilin
Uses for Specimen: Pain relieving (bark), fever reducing, anti-inflammatory
Resources: http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/willows
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow
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