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Salix lucida

Salix lucida

9.9
A North American willow bush with shiny long narrow leaves that grows near rivers and in wet ground
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The riverbank was lined with Salix lucida, their glossy leaves shimmering in the sunlight.

Examples

  • Gardeners often cultivate Salix lucida for its attractive, shiny foliage and resilience.

  • Botanists studied the habitat requirements of Salix lucida in wetland environments.

  • The Salix lucida thrives near wetlands.

  • I saw a beautiful Salix lucida in the park.

  • The riverbank was lined with Salix lucida, their glossy leaves shimmering in the sunlight.

  • Gardeners often cultivate Salix lucida for its attractive, shiny foliage and resilience.

  • Botanists studied the habitat requirements of Salix lucida in wetland environments.

Synonyms

shining willow
vsSalix lucida
  • Specialized
6.3

A small tree or shrub with shiny long leaves that grows near water

is the scientific name for the same species rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Salix lucida singular
Salix lucidas plural

Morphology

Salix + lucida

This is a scientific Latin binomial (genus + species) and the second element 'lucida' is not provided as an English word in the data, so an average B1 learner would not know its meaning. Interpreting 'Salix lucida' as 'shining willow' requires knowledge of Latin or taxonomic naming conventions rather than straightforward composition from familiar English constituents, so the meaning is not reliably derivable for B1 learners.

Etymology

The name Salix lucida comes from Latin words: salix means 'willow' and lucida means 'bright' or 'shining'. Early plant scientists gave it this name because its glossy leaves seem to shine in the sun, so the name tells you it is the 'shining willow'.