Salix Babylonica (Noun)
Meaning
Willow with long drooping branches and slender leaves native to China; widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The weeping willow, also known as salix babylonica, is a popular ornamental tree in many parks due to its beautiful drooping branches.
- Salix babylonica is known to thrive in moist environments where its slender leaves can absorb sufficient water.
- The delicate leaves and long, drooping branches of the salix babylonica create a serene atmosphere in any garden.
- One of the most distinctive features of salix babylonica is its ability to grow near water sources with remarkable adaptability.
- Chinese historians often associate salix babylonica with legends and myths due to its majestic and melancholy appearance.