Impact ID | 8900 |
Impact Type | Harvest |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | White willow (Salix alba) is cultivated as a source of salicylic acid (a component of aspirin), for willow bark (natural medicine), for its soft elastic wood (commonly used in basketmaking and other crafts), for fiber (papermaking), and other purposes. |
Reference | 42582 |
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