creeping willow

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Noun creeping willow has 1 sense

creeping willow, Salix repens - small trailing bush of Europe and Asia having straggling branches with silky green leaves of which several varieties are cultivated
--₁ is a kind of willow, willow tree
--₁ is a member of Salix, genus Salix

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Creeping Willow

Description:

Creeping Willow is a low-growing shrub or groundcover plant native to North America and Europe. It belongs to the Salix genus in the family Salicaceae. The plant is characterized by its creeping growth habit and slender, trailing branches.

Senses:

Noun (Botany):

1. A species of willow (Salix repens) with prostrate branches that creep along the ground.

2. Any similar low-growing creeping plant of the willow family, Salicaceae.

Adjective (Descriptive):

1. Describing the creeping growth habit or appearance similar to that of a creeping willow.

Sample Sentences:

The creeping willow thrives in damp soil along riverbanks.
Due to its prostrate branches, the creeping willow provides excellent ground cover in gardens.
My backyard is adorned with various creeping willows, adding beauty and a touch of nature.

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