Salix Sericea (Noun)
Meaning
North American willow with greyish silky pubescent leaves that usually blacken in drying.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Salix sericea is often found growing near wetlands and waterways in eastern North America.
- The distinctive greyish silky pubescence on the leaves of Salix sericea can be a key characteristic in identifying this willow species.
- As the leaves of Salix sericea dry, they typically turn a dark colour, contrasting with their initial light greyish tone.
- Salix sericea is one of the many North American willow species known to stabilize riverbanks and lake shores with its extensive root system.
- Botanists studying the characteristics of Salix sericea note the variable size and shape of its leaves, which are generally narrow and pointed.