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goat willow

Salix caprea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French saule marsault
German Sal-Weide

Similar Species in Salix

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
Not Evaluated
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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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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of goat willow?
The scientific name of goat willow is Salix caprea. It belongs to the genus Salix.
What is the conservation status of goat willow?
goat willow (Salix caprea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does goat willow live?
goat willow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal.
What family does goat willow belong to?
goat willow (Salix caprea) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is goat willow endangered?
No, goat willow (Salix caprea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does goat willow belong to?
goat willow (Salix caprea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of goat willow?
The closest relatives of goat willow in the genus Salix include Arctic willow, Autumn Willow, Balsam Willow, barren-ground willow, Basket Willow.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Salix — 20 Species

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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
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Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
LC 🐾
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
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American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
LC
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