Salix delnortensis is a species of willow known by the common name Del Norte willow. Distribution The plant is endemic to the Klamath Mountains of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon. It is named for Del Norte County, California, its primary distribution locale. It is also endemic to serpentine soils. It grows in riparian zone and California mixed evergreen forest habitats, between . Description Salix delnortensis is a shrub growing tall. It forms thickets, sometimes quite large, some of which are made up of clones of one individual. The shrub has many branches, which are very brittle. The young twigs are velvety or woolly with hairy coats; older branches are hairless. The leaves are oval, sometimes with pointed tips, smooth-edged, and woolly on the undersides. They grow to 10 centimeters long or more. The inflorescences are produced before the leaves. Each is a catkin of flowers. Male catkins are about 3 centimeters long and thick, while female catkins vary in size. Its bloom period is April and May. References External links Calflora Database: Salix delnortensis (Del Norte willow) Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Salix delnortensis UC CalPhotos gallery: Salix delnortensis delnortensis Flora of California Flora of Oregon Flora of the Klamath Mountains Endemic flora of the United States Natural history of Del Norte County, California Flora without expected TNC conservation status