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weeping willow

Salix babylonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Tonga), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Salix babylonica (weeping willow)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sauce de Babilonia

French Saule de Babylone

German Trauer-Weide

Portuguese salgueiro-chorão

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of weeping willow?

The scientific name of weeping willow is Salix babylonica. It belongs to the genus Salix.

Where does weeping willow live?

weeping willow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (16 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Tonga), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia.

What family does weeping willow belong to?

weeping willow (Salix babylonica) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.

What kingdom does weeping willow belong to?

weeping willow (Salix babylonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of weeping willow?

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