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polar willow

Salix polaris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Malpighiales (キントラノオ目)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
Salix polaris (polar willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule polaire

Similar Species in Salix

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
Not Evaluated
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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
Least Concern
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Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
Least Concern
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barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
Not Evaluated
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Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
Least Concern
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Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
Least Concern
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Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
Least Concern
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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of polar willow?
The scientific name of polar willow is Salix polaris. It belongs to the genus Salix.
What is the conservation status of polar willow?
polar willow (Salix polaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does polar willow live?
polar willow is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does polar willow belong to?
polar willow (Salix polaris) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is polar willow endangered?
No, polar willow (Salix polaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does polar willow belong to?
polar willow (Salix polaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of polar willow?
The closest relatives of polar willow in the genus Salix include Arctic willow, Autumn Willow, Balsam Willow, barren-ground willow, Basket Willow.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
NE 🐾
Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
LC 🐾
Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
LC 🐾
barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
NE 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
LC 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
LC 🐾
Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
LC 🐾
Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
LC 🐾
Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
LC 🐾
Black Willow
Salix nigra
LC 🐾
Blueberry Willow
Salix myrsinifolia
LC 🐾
blue-stem willow
Salix irrorata
LC 🐾
Bonpland’s Willow
Salix bonplandiana
LC 🐾
Brittle Willow
Salix fragilis
NE 🐾
Caspic willow
Salix acutifolia
NE 🐾
Farr's willow
Salix farriae
LC 🐾
Brewer’s Willow
Salix breweri
LC 🐾
Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
LC 🐾
Carolina willow
Salix caroliniana
LC 🐾
American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
LC
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