The Living Forest (270) : Willow Catkins

With the mild temperatures of this winter, nature is already fully awaking in february and also the forest is part of the early spring show.
Just like the hazel, the willow is one of the early deciduous trees to show catkins in full glory.

The picture shows the beautiful and velvety male catkins of a Goat Willow.

Dutch name : Boswilg
German name : Sal-Weide
Latin name : Salix caprea