Salix fragilis L. CCXVII, crack willow
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Salix fragilis L. CCXVII, crack willow
An illustrative plate of crack willow foliage and catkins from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection
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Crack Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Foliage Malpighiales Rosid Salicaceae Salix Willow Angiospermae Crack Willow Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Salix Fragilis
EDITORS COMMENTS
This botanical illustration showcases the intricate details of Salix fragilis L., commonly known as the crack willow. Belonging to the Salicaceae family, this eudicotyledonous angiosperm is a key member of the order Malpighiales and the subclass Rosids. The foliage and catkins of the crack willow are beautifully depicted in this plate from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection. The crack willow is a fast-growing tree, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. Its name derives from the characteristic cracks that appear in the bark as the tree grows, allowing it to adapt to changing water levels. The tree's flexible branches can even bend and snap without causing significant damage, making it an adaptable and resilient species. The foliage of the crack willow is composed of slender, lanceolate leaves, arranged alternately along the branches. The leaves exhibit a distinctive venation pattern, with prominent midribs and secondary veins. The catkins, or inflorescences, are present in the illustration, revealing the small, greenish-yellow flowers that develop before the leaves emerge in the spring. The botanical illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the crack willow's morphology, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of its anatomy. This plate is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom, showcasing the delicate balance of form and function that characterizes the angiosperms, or flowering plants.
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