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Salix × fragilis, with the common names crack willow and brittle willow, is a hybrid species of willow native to Europe and Western Asia. It is native to riparian habitats, usually found growing beside rivers and streams, and in marshes and water meadow channels. It is a hybrid between Salix euxina and Salix alba, and is very variable, with forms linking both parents.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Brittle willow en Crack willow en Hybrid Crack Willow en Hybrid White Willow en Salix fragilis
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