Salix × rubra, the green-leaved willow or red osier, is a naturally occurring hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae.[1][2] It is the result of crosses between Salix purpurea (purple willow) and Salix viminalis (common osier).[3] It is native to a large part of Europe, found where the parent species' ranges overlap.[1] The straight, flexible stems are prized by basketmakers.[4] There are a number of cultivars, with the fastigiate 'Eugenei' being the best known.[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Genus: | Salix |
| Species: | S. × rubra
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Salix × rubra Huds". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Salix × rubra green-leaved willow". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
Other common names; red osier, tulip willow
- ^ "Salix x rubra (SAXRV)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Salix x rubra - Huds". pfaf.org. Plants For A Future. 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Salix × rubra 'Eugenei' (m)". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
Synonyms; Salix 'Eugenei', Salix purpurea 'Eugenei', Salix purpurea 'Eugeniae' ... 2 suppliers
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