In 2025, we’re celebrating two remarkable species as our Native Plants of the Year: feltleaf willow (Salix alaxensis) and netleaf willow (S. reticulata). While they may be different in form, one growing tall and resilient, the other hugging the ground—both play an essential role in Alaska’s ecosystems.
Botanical drawings courtesy Flora of North America, Source: FNA, Vol. 7, www.eFloras.org