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Salix repens

Creeping Willow
Also known as: Diplima subsessilis Raf. +4 more
  • Diplima subsessilis Raf.
  • Salix incubacea Thuill., 1799
  • Salix repens var. aregntea (Sm.) Ser.
  • Salix repens var. microphylla C.Vicioso, 1951
  • Salix roffiavieri Gand., 1881
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Salicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Salix repens (commonly known as Creeping Willow) is a shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Salix genus, encompassing over 650 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, North European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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