Salix nivalis
Dwarf Snow Willow, Snow Willow
Also known as: Salix nivalis var. nivalis +6 more
- Salix nivalis var. nivalis
- Salix nivalis var. saximontana (Rydb.) C.K.Schneid.
- Salix reticulata subsp. nivalis (Hook.) Á.Löve, D.Löve & B.M.Kapoor
- Salix reticulata var. nivalis (Hook.) Andersson
- Salix reticulata var. saximontana (Rydb.) Kelso
- Salix reticulata var. saximontata (Rydberg) Kelso
- Salix saximontana Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Salix nivalis (commonly known as Dwarf Snow Willow or Snow Willow) is a shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Salix, which contains over 650 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming