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Salix pyrifolia

Salix pyrifolia

9.9
A small willow bush with leaves that smell like pine when crushed
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : sauce perfoliado
  • The Salix pyrifolia is easily identified by the balsam scent of its leaves when crushed.

Examples

  • Scientists found a cluster of Salix pyrifolia growing along the wetland edge.

  • Gardeners appreciate Salix pyrifolia for its resilience in moist, cold climates.

  • The Salix pyrifolia thrives in wetland areas.

  • Have you seen a Salix pyrifolia before?

  • Gardeners appreciate Salix pyrifolia for its resilience in moist, cold climates.

  • Scientists found a cluster of Salix pyrifolia growing along the wetland edge.

  • The Salix pyrifolia is easily identified by the balsam scent of its leaves when crushed.

Synonyms

balsam willow
vsSalix pyrifolia
  • US
8.8

A small bushy tree with shiny leaves that give a balsam smell when crushed

is the formal scientific name for the same small shrubby tree

Surface Forms

Salix pyrifolia singular
Salix pyrifolias plural

Morphology

Salix + pyrifolia

This is a Latin scientific binomial: Salix identifies the willow genus, but 'pyrifolia' is a Latin morphological form (not a common English word) and is listed here as unknown. The name is a technical taxonomic label relying on knowledge of Latin/botanical morphology rather than ordinary English composition, so a B1 learner who only knows everyday English vocabulary would not be able to derive the described meaning.

Etymology

Salix pyrifolia comes from two old words: Salix meaning 'willow' and pyrifolia meaning 'pear-leaved', because the leaves are shaped a bit like small pears and give a balsam-like smell when crushed. So the name helps you remember it is a small shrubby willow with pear-shaped, fragrant leaves.