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Willow, not birch. Salix in latin as in salicylic acid.
by IndrekR 8y ago
Willow, not birch. Salix in latin as in salicylic acid.
- 8bitsrule 8y agoWillow, and yes birch ('canoe birch' = white). Each is probably preferred where it's more common. Fur trappers knew about birch where willow was rare, and BTW long before Herr Bayer was born. EG https://www.survivopedia.com/how-to-make-your-own-aspirin-for-survival/ https://www.survivopedia.com/how-to-make-your-own-aspirin-fo... EG https://www.anniesremedy.com/betula-alba-birch-bark-leaf.php https://www.anniesremedy.com/betula-alba-birch-bark-leaf.php