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yellow willow

Salix lutea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
Salix lutea (yellow willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule jaune

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

Native Range — 1 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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