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Willow water

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Willow water is a traditional method to extract the rooting hormone indolebutyric acid from willow (Salix) trees, which is believed to be present in sufficient quantities to stimulate root growth. [1] [2] [3] [4]


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  1. ^ Ohio State University Extension, "Gardening Folklore".
  2. ^ Tips On How To Make Willow Water Gardening Know How
  3. ^ Using Willow Water to root Rose cuttings Texas Rose Rustlers. Pamela Ashworth Puryear. 1986
  4. ^ Willow Water for Bonsai Bonsai4me