salicaceae

/sælɪˈkeɪsiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of flowering plants, commonly known as willows, with about 50-60 genera and 550-600 species.

“The Salicaceae family is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.”

Synonyms

  • Salicaceae family
  • willow family
  • willows