pussy willow

pussy willowMale catkin of a pussy willow (Salix discolor).

pussy willow, any willow having large, cylindrical, silky catkins, specifically the species Salix caprea. See willow.

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Article Title: pussy willow
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 22 September 2021
Access Date: February 23, 2025