What is another word for prairie willow?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈe͡əɹi wˈɪlə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Prairie willow, also known as the western sandbar willow, is a shrub or small tree that typically grows along streams and rivers in prairies, savannas, and woodlands. There are several synonyms for this plant, including the narrowleaf willow, sandbar willow, Salix exigua, and Goodding's willow. The narrowleaf willow gets its name from its slender, tapered leaves, while the sandbar willow is so named because it thrives in sandy soil near riverbanks. Salix exigua is the scientific name for the prairie willow, and Goodding's willow is named after botanist Leslie N. Goodding, who discovered it in Arizona. Regardless of its name, this plant provides valuable habitat, food, and shelter for a variety of wildlife.
