Latin name:	Salix nigra Marsh.
Botanical family:	Salicaceae
Growth habit:	Tree
Vernacular name(s):	black willow (Eng.) saule noir (Fr.) sepastikoos (Cree)
Uses:	• Bark : Used fresh as an astringent, haemostatic, tonic, or diuretic [Cree 74]. • Roots : Poultice used in bruises, sprains, and broken bones [Algonquians 63]. • Leaves : Bruised in hot water and used in sprains and bruises [Algonquians 63].