Biology:Salix koriyanagi

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Short description: Species of willow

Salix koriyanagi
Salix koriyanagi.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. koriyanagi
Binomial name
Salix koriyanagi
Kimura ex Goerz
Synonyms[1]
  • Salix koriyanagi f. rubra (Nakai) W.Lee
  • Salix purpurea var. japonica Nakai
  • Salix purpurea f. rubra Nakai

Salix koriyanagi is a species of willow native to the Korean Peninsula, and introduced to Japan.[1] It can reach a height of 4 m (13 ft).[2]

Salix koriyanagi is used primarily in Japan for making baskets and furniture.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q11037705 entry