Salix silicicola
Blanket Leaved Willow, Blanketleaf Willow
Other regional names: Felt Leaved Willow +1 more
- Felt Leaved Willow
- Sand Felt Leaved Willow
Also known as: Salix alaxensis var. silicicola (Raup) B.Boivin
- Salix alaxensis var. silicicola (Raup) B.Boivin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Salix silicicola (commonly known as Blanket-Leaved Willow or Blanketleaf Willow) is a shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nunavut, Saskatchewan