Arroyo willow, Salix lasiolepis Benth., native
- a dicot in the Salicaceae family -

Flowers in January and February, releasing its fluff in March and April.
Very common on preserve and generally always near water.
arroyo willows bloom January through May and can attract bees in great numbers

Arroyo willows has 4 different galls - observable all summer.
galls are very interesting to study
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