How to Identify Salicaceae

Salicaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 167 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Salicaceae Species

How to identify Salix bonplandiana Kunth

Salix bonplandiana Kunth

Salix bonplandiana Kunth

Salix bonplandiana, or Bonpland willow, is a perennial willow native to Mexico, …

How to identify Populus pruinosa Schrenk

Populus pruinosa Schrenk

Populus pruinosa Schrenk

Populus pruinosa is a halophytic tree native to Central Asia, Afghanistan, and C…

How to identify Salix laevigata Bebb

Salix laevigata Bebb

Salix laevigata Bebb

Salix laevigata, red or polished willow, is a willow species native to the south…

How to identify Salix viminalis L.

Salix viminalis L.

Salix viminalis L.

Salix viminalis, or basket willow, is a multistemmed wetland shrub used for bask…

How to identify Salix taraikensis Kimura

Salix taraikensis Kimura

Salix taraikensis Kimura

Salix taraikensis is a 5-meter-tall deciduous large willow shrub native to North…

How to identify Salix babylonica L.

Salix babylonica L.

Salix babylonica L.

Salix babylonica L. (weeping willow) is a fast-growing short-lived deciduous tre…

How to identify Salix integra Thunb.

Salix integra Thunb.

Salix integra Thunb.

Salix integra Thunb. is a deciduous willow shrub with an ornamental cultivar wid…

How to identify Salix lanata L.

Salix lanata L.

Salix lanata L.

Salix lanata L. is a compact, hardy dioecious deciduous willow shrub that is val…

How to identify Azara lanceolata Hook.fil.

Azara lanceolata Hook.fil.

Azara lanceolata Hook.fil.

Azara lanceolata, or lanceleaf azara, is a scented evergreen flowering shrub nat…

How to identify Salix pyrenaica Gouan

Salix pyrenaica Gouan

Salix pyrenaica Gouan

Salix pyrenaica, the Pyrenean willow, is a flowering shrub or subshrub native to…

How to identify Olmediella betschleriana (Göpp.) Loes.

Olmediella betschleriana (Göpp.) Loes.

Olmediella betschleriana (Göpp.) Loes.

Olmediella is a monotypic Central American tree genus in Salicaceae, containing …

How to identify Salix lemmonii Bebb

Salix lemmonii Bebb

Salix lemmonii Bebb

Salix lemmonii Bebb is a 1-4m tall shrub willow often used for native riparian r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Salicaceae?

Salicaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its scientific name refers to its distinct lance-shaped leaves, which are serrated, glossy, and bright green. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Salicaceae?

Salicaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The plant blooms in late winter or early spring, and its flowers are known for a strong scent that many people find similar to vanilla.

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