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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
Description: The
arctic willow is a shrub that never exceeds more than 60
centimeters in height and grows in clumps that form dense mats on
the tundra.
Habitat and Distribution: The arctic willow is common on tundras in North America. Europe,
and Asia. You can also find it in some mountainous areas in temperate
regions.
Edible Parts: You
can collect the succulent, tender young shoots of the arctic willow in early
spring. Strip off the outer bark of the new shoots and eat the inner portion raw.
You can also peel and eat raw the young underground shoots of any of the various
kinds of arctic willow. Young willow leaves are one of the richest sources of vitamin
C, containing 7 to 10 times more than an orange.
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