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Silky Willow

Salix sericea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
Salix sericea (Silky Willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule soyeux

Similar Species in Salix

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Balsam-Weide
Salix pyrifolia
Least Concern
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Blend-Weide
Salix rubra
Not Evaluated
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Bruch-Weide
Salix fragilis
Not Evaluated
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Chinesische Baum-Weide
Salix matsudana
Not Evaluated
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Dotter-Trauer-Weide
Salix sepulcralis
Not Evaluated
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Färber-Weide
Salix meyeriana
Not Evaluated
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Grau-Weide
Salix cinerea
Least Concern
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Heidelbeer-Weide
Salix myrtilloides
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silky Willow?
The scientific name of Silky Willow is Salix sericea. It belongs to the genus Salix.
What is the conservation status of Silky Willow?
Silky Willow (Salix sericea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Silky Willow live?
Silky Willow is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Silky Willow belong to?
Silky Willow (Salix sericea) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is Silky Willow endangered?
No, Silky Willow (Salix sericea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Silky Willow belong to?
Silky Willow (Salix sericea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Silky Willow?
The closest relatives of Silky Willow in the genus Salix include Balsam-Weide, Blend-Weide, Bruch-Weide, Chinesische Baum-Weide, Dotter-Trauer-Weide.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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Balsam-Weide
Salix pyrifolia
LC 🐾
Blend-Weide
Salix rubra
NE 🐾
Bruch-Weide
Salix fragilis
NE 🐾
Chinesische Baum-Weide
Salix matsudana
NE 🐾
Dotter-Trauer-Weide
Salix sepulcralis
NE 🐾
Färber-Weide
Salix meyeriana
NE 🐾
Grau-Weide
Salix cinerea
LC 🐾
Heidelbeer-Weide
Salix myrtilloides
LC 🐾
Herzblättrige Weide
Salix eriocephala
NE 🐾
Hohe Weide
Salix rubens
NE 🐾
Japanische Trauer-Weide
Salix pendulina
NE 🐾
Korb-Weide
Salix viminalis
LC 🐾
Kraut-Weide
Salix herbacea
LC 🐾
Lavendel-Weide
Salix eleagnos
NE 🐾
Lorbeer-Weide
Salix pentandra
LC 🐾
Mandel-Weide
Salix triandra
NT 🐾
Moorweide
Salix repens
NT 🐾
Netz-Weide
Salix reticulata
LC 🐾
Ohr-Weide
Salix aurita
LC 🐾
Pfirsichweide
Salix amygdaloides
LC
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