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Hoary Willow

Salix candida

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French saule tomenteux

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 Hoary Willow?
The scientific name of Hoary Willow is Salix candida. It belongs to the genus Salix.
What is the conservation status of Hoary Willow?
Hoary Willow (Salix candida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hoary Willow live?
Hoary Willow is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.
What family does Hoary Willow belong to?
Hoary Willow (Salix candida) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is Hoary Willow endangered?
No, Hoary Willow (Salix candida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hoary Willow belong to?
Hoary Willow (Salix candida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Hoary Willow?
The closest relatives of Hoary Willow in the genus Salix include American Pussy Willow, Arctic willow, Arroyo Willow, Ashy Willow, Athabasca willow.

Native Range — 4 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
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Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
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Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
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Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
LC 🐾
Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
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Ball's willow
Salix ballii
NE 🐾
Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
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Barratt's willow
Salix barrattiana
NE 🐾
barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
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Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
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Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
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Bayberry Willow
Salix myricoides
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Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
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Bearberry Willow
Salix uva-ursi
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bilberry willow
Salix myrtillifolia
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Black Willow
Salix nigra
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Blueberry Willow
Salix myrsinifolia
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blue-stem willow
Salix irrorata
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Bog Willow
Salix pedicellaris
LC
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