Pussy willow wakens
Along the banks of the Charles River, the pussy willow has emerged. The male catkins of the species salix discolor has come into full flower, covered with soft, silver fur resembling miniature cats. The catkins appear before the leaves and are one of the earliest signs of spring.
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Thank you for this uplifting little piece of GOOD news!! Maybe we could look forward to a Nature in Bloom around Waltham feature in the future? I bet the Waltham Land Trust would help with that!!