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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).

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

Names in Other Languages

French saule à tête laineuse
German Herzblättrige Weide

Similar Species in Salix

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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
Least Concern
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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
Not Evaluated
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Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
Least Concern
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Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
Least Concern
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Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
Least Concern
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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
Least Concern
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Ball's willow
Salix ballii
Not Evaluated
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Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
Least Concern
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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 (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cottony Willow?
The closest relatives of Cottony Willow in the genus Salix include American Pussy Willow, Arctic willow, Arroyo Willow, Ashy Willow, Athabasca willow.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
NE 🐾
Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
LC 🐾
Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
LC 🐾
Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
LC 🐾
Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
LC 🐾
Ball's willow
Salix ballii
NE 🐾
Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
LC 🐾
Barratt's willow
Salix barrattiana
NE 🐾
barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
NE 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
LC 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
LC 🐾
Bayberry Willow
Salix myricoides
LC 🐾
Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
LC 🐾
Bearberry Willow
Salix uva-ursi
NE 🐾
bilberry willow
Salix myrtillifolia
LC 🐾
Black Willow
Salix nigra
LC 🐾
Blueberry Willow
Salix myrsinifolia
LC 🐾
blue-stem willow
Salix irrorata
LC 🐾
Bog Willow
Salix pedicellaris
LC
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