Salix × fragilis

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.

Salix × fragilis
Leaves
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. × fragilis
Binomial name
Salix × fragilis
Synonyms
  • Oisodix × decipiens Raf.
  • Psatherips × fragilis (L.) Raf.
  • Salix alba var. elyensis Burtt Davy
  • Salix × chlorocarpa Schur
  • Salix × decipiens Hoffm.
  • Salix × excelsa Tausch ex W.D.J.Koch
  • Salix × excelsior Host
  • Salix × fragilior Host
  • Salix × fragilissima Host
  • Salix × fragillima Schur
  • Salix × gracilenta Tausch
  • Salix × lyonii J.Forbes
  • Salix × monspeliensis J.Forbes
  • Salix × montana J.Forbes
  • Salix × neotricha Goerz
  • Salix × palustris Host
  • Salix × pendula Ser.
  • Salix × persicifolia Schleich.
  • Salix × rubens Schrank
  • Salix × russelliana Sm.
  • Salix × sanguinea Tausch ex Opiz
  • Salix × viridis Fr.
  • Salix × wargiana Lej.
  • Vimen × russeliana (Sm.) Raf.
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