Salix Caprea Collection

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Pussy willow catkin (Salix caprea) bursting out from bud, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Pussy willow / Goat willow / Great sallow (Salix caprea) female catkins, Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Pussy willow, Salix caprea
6337918 Pussy willow, Salix caprea by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea, Saule Marceau)

Pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea
6338067 Pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea, Salcio caprigno, Salica)

Goat willow (Salix caprea) in mist at dawn, full moon in sky. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Pussy willow catkins (Salix caprea), Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April

male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background, studio shot
Close-up of a male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background; Studio Shot

Morning Fog Hangs On The Ground Near The Copper River Highway As The Sun Rise Over The Chugach Mountains, Chugach National Forest, Southcentral Alaska, Spring. Hdr

Goat Willow -Salix caprea-, catkins and leaves, Thuringia, Germany

Honey bee -Apis mellifica- feeding on Goat Willow, Pussy Willow or Great Sallow -Salix caprea-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis mellifica- in flight at Goat Willow, Pussy Willow or Great Sallow -Salix caprea-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Goat Willow -Salix caprea- gnawed by beavers in a pond, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Goat Willow -Salix caprea- felled by beavers, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Yellow-legged Mining Bee (Andrena flavipes) adult, feeding on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) flower, Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Avon Valley, New Forest N.P. Hampshire, England, March

Leaves of Goat Willow Salix caprea, Bay Willow Salix pentandra and Purple Willow Salix purpurea, illustration
Botany - Salicaceae - Leaves of Goat Willow (Salix caprea), Bay Willow (Salix pentandra) and Purple Willow (Salix purpurea), illustration

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Salix Caprea, Goat willow, Pussy Willow

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4702
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on pollen from the female catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4705
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Bee-fly feeding on flower C016 / 4704
Bee-fly feeding on flower. Close-up of a large bee-fly (Bombylius major) feeding on pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Bumblebee collecting pollen C016 / 4703
Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4701
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4700
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4698
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Tau Emperor (Aglia tau) adult male, resting on Goat Willow (Salix caprea) with opening buds, Italy, march

Pussy willow pollen
Willow pollen. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of a pollen grain of goat willow, Salix caprea. Also known as the " pussy willow"

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"Discover the Enchanting World of Salix Caprea: The Alluring Pussy Willow" Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Salix caprea, commonly known as pussy willow. This remarkable tree species is renowned for its unique characteristics and fascinating interactions with nature. One of the most enchanting features is its pollen, famously referred to as pussy willow pollen. Delicate and fluffy, it dances through the air like tiny fairies, spreading life and vitality wherever it goes. In early spring, witness a breathtaking spectacle as the pussy willow catkin bursts out from its bud on Somerset Levels in Somerset. These elegant catkins sway gently in the breeze, showcasing their soft silver-gray appearance against a backdrop of lush greenery. Nature's harmony comes alive when European honey bees (Apis mellifera) gracefully descend upon Goat willow male flowers to collect nectar. Their delicate presence adds an element of grace to this already mesmerizing scene. The vibrant Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) also finds solace among these magnificent catkins. Watch in awe as it delicately feeds on Goat Willow catkins, drawing sustenance from their sweet nectar while displaying its stunning patterned wings. Venture into Lower Woods in Gloucestershire during April and be greeted by an exquisite sight - female catkins adorning Great sallow trees (Salix caprea). These fuzzy wonders create a picturesque landscape that exudes tranquility and natural splendor. Known by various names such as pussy willow or goat willow, Salix caprea continues to captivate our hearts with its ethereal charm. Whether shrouded in mist at dawn under a full moon sky at Klein Schietveld in Brasschaat or illuminated by UV light revealing fluorescent fine hairs and nectar on female catkins – every moment spent admiring this tree feels like stepping into a fairy tale realm.