Salicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Two genera of trees or shrubs having hairy catkins: Salix; Populus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Salicaceae family includes about 100 species of trees and shrubs, primarily divided into the Salix and Populus genera.
- Members of the Salicaceae family, such as willows and poplars, can often be identified by their distinctive hairy catkins.
- In North America, several species within the Salicaceae family are valued for their timber, particularly the Populus genus.
- Research has shown that many species within the Salicaceae family have adaptations that allow them to thrive in wet environments.
- Some species of Salicaceae, like the weeping willow, have become popular ornamental trees due to their unique, drooping branches.