What is another word for Salix Lucida?
Pronunciation: [sˈalɪks lˈuːsɪdə] (IPA) 
Salix Lucida is commonly known as the Pacific Willow or shiny willow as well. This tree species is native to western North America and can grow up to 30 feet tall. Some other possible names for Salix Lucida include the Golden Willow, Wood Willow, and Yellow Willow among others. The leaves of the tree are typically shiny and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. The bark of the tree is gray-brown and smooth when the tree is young but becomes rough and fissured as it ages. This tree species is valued for its medicinal properties as some Native American tribes used its bark to treat various ailments.
