This shrub has conspicuous stipules (see RHS photo) which give it the name Eared Willow. It is found throughout the British Isles and is particularly common in Scotland and Wales but is less common in the east and south east of England.

LHS: Ben Lawers nature trail 11th July 2005 RHS: Gruinard, Wester Ross, Scotland 25th Jul7 2011

Added on November 19th 2005, updated 26th Noavember 2012