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Salix pyrifolia
In Québec
Botanical illustration
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Salicaceae
Genus:	Salix
Species:	S. pyrifolia
Binomial name
Salix pyrifolia Andersson
Synonyms
List Salix balsamifera Barratt ex Andersson Salix balsamifera var. alpestris Bebb Salix balsamifera var. lanceolata Bebb Salix balsamifera var. typica Bebb Salix balsamifera var. vegeta Bebb Salix columbiae A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. Salix cordata var. balsamifera Hook. Salix pyrifolia var. laeta Andersson Salix pyrifolia var. lanceolata (Bebb) Fernald

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. A shrub, its leaves emit a balsam-like fragrance. It is available from commercial suppliers.

References

1. 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.
2. ^ "Salix pyrifolia Andersson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
3. "Salix pyrifolia". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 1 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
4. "Salix pyrifolia balsam willow". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022. 2 suppliers

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