Salix caroliniana

Native to Florida

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Salix caroliniana is found in the margins of rivers, ponds, lakes, ditches, marshes, and in open, wet forests. It is common nearly throughout Florida (Wunderlin, 2003).

Carolina willow is located in 23 states including Florida (Kartesz, 1999). It occurs almost always (estimated probability 99%) under natural conditions in wetlands.

View the herbarium specimen image of the University of Florida Herbarium Digital Imaging Projects.

For brief control information, see Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller.