willow

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The original study reported a 1,500% surge in willow crown volume after wolves returned.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

She cited aspirin drawing on formulations using willow tree bark, contraceptive pills developed from yam plant roots and child cancer treatments based on Madagascar's rosy periwinkle flower.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

An old book emerges, sat on a twisting willow branch, as a frail, glowing yellow hand reaches in to turn its pages.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

As well as rice, the team are trialling other crops including lettuce and hybrid willow that grow in waterlogged conditions.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The sled got caught on a willow root.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell