Taxonomy
Salix alba | White Willow | Saileach bhán
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Archaeophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Hedges, riversides and damp places
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Baskets thatching & wattle
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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Further information
Twigs yellow or orange, conspicuous in winter. The branches from coppiced plants as with many willows have been used for basket-making, thatching & wattle due to their flexibility and durability.