3,204 observationsLeast Concern
Woolly Willow
Salix lanata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Salicaceae ›Genus: Salix
About
Salix lanata, the woolly willow, is a subarctic species of willow native to Iceland, the Faeroes, northern Scandinavia, Finland, through to eastern Siberia. In Scotland it can be found in only a few localities of Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeen, generally on rocky mountain sides at altitudes between 600–900 m (1,969–2,953 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Woolly Willow is Salix lanata.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the family Salicaceae.
- Woolly Willow belongs to the genus Salix.