How to Identify Salicaceae
Salicaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 167 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Salicaceae Species
Salix pyrenaica Gouan
Salix pyrenaica Gouan
Salix pyrenaica, the Pyrenean willow, is a flowering shrub or subshrub native to…
Salix commutata Bebb
Salix commutata Bebb
Undergreen willow (Salix commutata) is a 3-meter tall shrub native to northweste…
Idesia polycarpa Maxim.
Idesia polycarpa Maxim.
Idesia polycarpa is the only species in the genus Idesia, a deciduous flowering …
Salix herbacea L.
Salix herbacea L.
Salix herbacea L., the dwarf willow, is a very small dioecious woody plant adapt…
Salix rorida Laksch.
Salix rorida Laksch.
Salix rorida Laksch. is a deciduous willow species native to East Asia and the R…
Salix daphnoides Vill.
Salix daphnoides Vill.
Salix daphnoides Vill. is a willow species native to European mountain ranges, p…
Azara microphylla Hook.fil.
Azara microphylla Hook.fil.
Azara microphylla (boxleaf azara) is an evergreen flowering tree or shrub native…
Salix pentandra L.
Salix pentandra L.
Salix pentandra L. (bay willow) is a willow native to northern Eurasia, naturali…
Populus deltoides W.Bartram ex Marshall
Populus deltoides W.Bartram ex Marshall
Populus deltoides (eastern cottonwood) is a large fast-growing North American ha…
Salix sericea Marshall
Salix sericea Marshall
Salix sericea (silky willow) is a North American Salicaceae shrub that grows in …
Salix myricoides Muhl.
Salix myricoides Muhl.
Salix myricoides (bayberry willow/blue-leaf willow) is a Salicaceae flowering pl…
Salix purpurea L.
Salix purpurea L.
Salix purpurea (purple willow) is a dioecious wetland shrub or small tree, used …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Salicaceae?
Salicaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 167 species gallery above for visual identification references. 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 family contains 167 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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