Salix babylonica

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Salix babylonica, commonly known as the weeping willow, is a tree native to East Asia. It is characterized by its slender, pendent branches, which give it a distinctive drooping appearance. Willows, belonging to the genus Salix, are shrubs and trees primarily found in temperate regions. They are valued for various purposes, including ornamental landscaping, providing shade, controlling erosion, and yielding timber. Certain willow species are also the source of salicin, a compound used in the production of pain relievers like salicylic acid. The weeping willow is one of several species and hybrids referred to as weeping willows, with S. babylonica and its varieties being particularly well-known.123

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…are called weeping willows, especially S. babylonica and its varieties from East Asia. From northern Asia, S. matsudana has sharply toothed leaves, whitish beneath. One variety, S. matsudana tortuosa, is called corkscrew willow for its twisted branches.
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…are called weeping willows, especially S. babylonica and its varieties from East Asia. From northern Asia, S. matsudana has sharply toothed leaves, whitish beneath. One variety, S. matsudana tortuosa, is called corkscrew willow for its twisted branches.
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