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giant antifever fontinalis moss

Scientific Name: Fontinalis antipyretica var. gigantea

Family: Fontinalaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Willow (Salix spp.)

The provided text mentions various species of willow (Salix spp.), often in connection with its historical and contemporary uses in traditional medicine. Several related plants are also mentioned alongside willow. The common names "white willow" and "black willow" are used. It also references specific cultivated varieties such as 'Catlin's Giant' in the Ajuga reptans species.

Considerations for Pets

  • Willow has willow-like stems.

Considerations for Children

  • Willow bark is bitter.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Salix spp. (general reference to willow species)
  • Common Names: White Willow, Black Willow, Sage Willow, May Queen Moss, Almondleaf willow, Winterberry Holly also known as Fever Bush, Striped Alder, White.
  • Mentioned Genera & Species: Ajuga reptans Catlin's Giant, Salix alba (White Willow), Salix amygdaloides (Almondleaf willow), Ambrosia trifida (Giant Ragweed), Decodon verticillatus (Swamp loosestrife or Water-willow), Heracleum mantegazzianum (Giant Hogweed)
  • Related Families: The Populus genus is part of the Willow family

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native Willow was found growing along the Hoh river.
  • Black willow, sycamore trees and various forbs and grasses

Morphological Characteristics

  • Large shrub to 3 - 10 feet tall, with whitish leaves and willow-like stems.
  • Tiny, moss-like tufted annuals and perennials grown for edging, ground cover,

Traditional Uses

  • Willow bark tea is known as the "original herbal aspirin".
  • In North America, at least a dozen Indian tribes used willows to relieve fevers, aches.
  • The leaves, bark, and wood of the willow are also utilized in healing spells.
  • Derived from the bark of willow, it was used to treat fevers and inflammation, just as it is today.
  • Carawy - Protection, Lust, Health, Anti-theft, Mental Powers
  • Willow - Love, divination, Protection, Healing

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bees collect the resin which is an anti-infectant, for their hives
  • The wafer ash's most valued use in nature is to serve as a host plant to the giant