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Arctic willow

Salix arctica

Not Evaluated

About

The Arctic willow (Salix arctica) is a species in the genus Salix. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Malpighiales (อันดับโนรา)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
Salix arctica (Arctic willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule arctique

Similar Species in Salix

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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
Least Concern
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Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
Least Concern
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barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
Not Evaluated
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Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
Least Concern
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Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
Least Concern
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Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
Least Concern
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Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
Least Concern
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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic willow?
The scientific name of Arctic willow is Salix arctica. It belongs to the genus Salix.
Where does Arctic willow live?
Arctic willow is found in Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Arctic willow belong to?
Arctic willow (Salix arctica) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
What kingdom does Arctic willow belong to?
Arctic willow (Salix arctica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Arctic willow?
The closest relatives of Arctic willow in the genus Salix include Autumn Willow, Balsam Willow, barren-ground willow, Basket Willow, Basket Willow.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
NE
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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
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Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
LC 🐾
barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
NE 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
LC 🐾
Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
LC 🐾
Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
LC 🐾
Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
LC 🐾
Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
LC 🐾
Black Willow
Salix nigra
LC 🐾
Blueberry Willow
Salix myrsinifolia
LC 🐾
blue-stem willow
Salix irrorata
LC 🐾
Bonpland’s Willow
Salix bonplandiana
LC 🐾
Brittle Willow
Salix fragilis
NE 🐾
Caspic willow
Salix acutifolia
NE 🐾
Farr's willow
Salix farriae
LC 🐾
Brewer’s Willow
Salix breweri
LC 🐾
Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
LC 🐾
Carolina willow
Salix caroliniana
LC 🐾
American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
LC
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