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Salix tarraconensis

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Salix tarraconensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. tarraconensis
Binomial name
Salix tarraconensis

Salix tarraconensis is a species of willow in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Spain, where it grows in subalpine scree at 500–1,400 m (1,640–4,590 ft) altitude in Tarragona and Castellon.

It is a deciduous small shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. The leaves are alternate, 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in) long and 2–5 mm (0.079–0.197 in) broad, with a very finely serrated margin; they are green above, and paler below with short whitish hairs.

References

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  1. ^ Rivers, M.C. & Buira, A. (2018) [errata version of 2017 assessment]. "Salix tarraconensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T30317A135274895. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T30317A83826495.en. Retrieved 11 April 2024.