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Cottony Willow

Salix eriocephala

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (мальпигиецветные)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
Salix eriocephala (Cottony Willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule à tête laineuse
German Herzblättrige Weide

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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Compare Species

vs Arctic willow vs Autumn Willow vs Balsam Willow vs barren-ground willow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cottony Willow?
The scientific name of Cottony Willow is Salix eriocephala. It belongs to the genus Salix.
Where does Cottony Willow live?
Cottony Willow is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden.
What family does Cottony Willow belong to?
Cottony Willow (Salix eriocephala) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
What kingdom does Cottony Willow belong to?
Cottony Willow (Salix eriocephala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Cottony Willow?
The closest relatives of Cottony Willow in the genus Salix include Arctic willow, Autumn Willow, Balsam Willow, barren-ground willow, Basket Willow.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
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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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