3,899 observationsEndangered
Net-leaved Willow
Salix reticulata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Malpighiales βΊFamily: Salicaceae βΊGenus: Salix
About
Salix reticulata, the net-leaved willow, or snow willow, is a dwarf willow, native to the colder parts of Europe, North America, and Northern Asia. It is found in the western United States (Salix reticulata subsp. nivalis), including the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains. In Europe it extends south through the Carpathian Mountains and Alps to the Pyrenees and the mountains of Macedonia. It is common in Canada, Greenland and Finland, and present but rare in Scotland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Net-leaved Willow is Salix reticulata.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the family Salicaceae.
- Net-leaved Willow belongs to the genus Salix.