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Salix helvetica

Also known as: Salix eleagnifolia J.Forbes +18 more
  • Salix eleagnifolia J.Forbes
  • Salix gmeliniana Turcz.
  • Salix helvetica var. angustifolia DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. concolor (Ser.) DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. dentata DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. discolor Gaudin
  • Salix helvetica var. macrostachia DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. obtusifolia (Ser.) DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. ovata Moritzi
  • Salix helvetica var. serrata Gaudin
  • Salix helvetica var. spuria Gaudin
  • Salix helvetica var. subconcolor DC.
  • Salix helvetica var. velutina (Ser.) DC.
  • Salix lapponum subsp. helvetica (Vill.) Hegi
  • Salix lapponum subsp. helvetica (Vill.) Nyman
  • Salix nivea Ser.
  • Salix nivea var. concolor Ser.
  • Salix nivea var. grandifolia Ser.
  • Salix nivea var. macrostachia Ser.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Salicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Salix helvetica is a shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Salix genus, encompassing over 650 species globally.

Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Italy, Poland, Switzerland

Introduced Range

An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany

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