Salix nigra

Salix nigra, or black willow, is a deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America. It commonly grows along rivers, streams, and other wet sites.

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Salicaceae: Salicaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes willows, poplars, and cottonwoods. Black willow belongs to this family, alongside the poplars and other willows.
Basket weaving: Basket weaving is the craft of interlacing flexible plant materials to make containers and other objects. Black willow stems can be used as flexible weaving material.
Mississippi River: The Mississippi River is a major North American river flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Black willow is common in floodplains and wet margins across the river's basin.
Salix alba: Salix alba, or white willow, is a large willow species native to Europe and western and central Asia. Unlike black willow, white willow is introduced in much of North America.
Salix: Salix is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs commonly known as willows. Black willow is one species within this diverse genus.
Living willow structure: A living willow structure is a planted framework of willow stems that roots and continues growing. Black willow cuttings can root when planted in moist ground.
Mississippi Alluvial Plain: The Mississippi Alluvial Plain is a low-lying region formed by sediment deposited by the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Its flood-prone soils provide extensive habitat for black willow.
Salix babylonica: Salix babylonica, or weeping willow, is a willow species known for its long, drooping branches. Its conspicuous ornamental form contrasts with black willow's typical upright growth.
Willow: Willow is the common name for plants in the genus Salix, typically found in moist habitats. The common name places black willow among familiar wetland trees and shrubs.
Riparian restoration: Riparian restoration is the recovery of ecological function and native vegetation along waterways. Its fast growth and tolerance of wet soils suit black willow to streamside planting.