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Osier

Salix viminalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Salix viminalis (Osier)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish salguero blanco

French saule des vanniers

German Korb-Weide

Portuguese salgueiro-comum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Osier?

The scientific name of Osier is Salix viminalis. It belongs to the genus Salix.

What is the conservation status of Osier?

Osier (Salix viminalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Osier live?

Osier is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland.

What family does Osier belong to?

Osier (Salix viminalis) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.

Is Osier endangered?

No, Osier (Salix viminalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Osier belong to?

Osier (Salix viminalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Osier?

The closest relatives of Osier in the genus Salix include American Pussy Willow, Arctic willow, Arroyo Willow, Ashy Willow, Athabasca willow.