willow

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Baker’s Indigenous and German heritage inform her three large abstract collage hangings, created using synthetic turf animated by acrylic paint, yarn and a variety of natural materials, including corn husk, willow, buffalo hide and buckskin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

In other words, the statistical method made the connection appear powerful by design, even if willow growth had not meaningfully changed.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have previously suggested bamboo could be used instead of willow to make bats.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

At the meadow’s end, the creek dived into a rocky canyon, the beginning of a 1,500-foot drop through patches of willow, cottonwood and fern.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

He raised his muzzle to catch the scents wafting from the valley: some jays and a few stale elk droppings; several storm-broken spruce; lots of willow herb and withered blueberries.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver