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Osier
Salix viminalis
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="osier"></speciesfyi-species>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).
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(木兰纲)
Order
Malpighiales
(金虎尾目)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
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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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
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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 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 (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Osier?
The closest relatives of Osier in the genus Salix include Arctic willow, Autumn Willow, Balsam Willow, barren-ground willow, Basket Willow.
Genus Salix — 20 Species
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Arctic willow
Salix arctica
Autumn Willow
Salix serissima
Balsam Willow
Salix pyrifolia
barren-ground willow
Salix niphoclada
Basket Willow
Salix purpurea
Basket Willow
Salix petiolaris
Beak Willow
Salix bebbiana
Ashy Willow
Salix cinerea
Athabasca willow
Salix athabascensis
Black Willow
Salix nigra
Blueberry Willow
Salix myrsinifolia
blue-stem willow
Salix irrorata
Bonpland’s Willow
Salix bonplandiana
Brittle Willow
Salix fragilis
Caspic willow
Salix acutifolia
Farr's willow
Salix farriae
Brewer’s Willow
Salix breweri
Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
Carolina willow
Salix caroliniana
American Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
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