Salix pyrifolia (syn. Salix balsamifera), the balsam willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to Canada, and the north-central to northeastern United States.[2] A shrub, its leaves emit a balsam-like fragrance.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Genus: | Salix |
| Species: | S. pyrifolia
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References
edit- ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Salix pyrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64324347A67730857. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64324347A67730857.en. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Salix pyrifolia Andersson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Salix pyrifolia". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Salix pyrifolia balsam willow". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
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