salix nigra

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Noun salix nigra has 1 sense

swamp willow, black willow, Salix nigra - North American shrubby willow having dark bark and linear leaves growing close to streams and lakes
--₁ is a kind of willow, willow tree
--₁ is a member of Salix, genus Salix

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Salix Nigra

Definition: Salix nigra is a species of willow commonly known as black willow. It is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive dark bark and slender branches.

Examples of Usage:

Noun - Botany:

The Salix nigra commonly grows in moist areas along riverbanks.

Noun - Medicine:

The bark of the Salix nigra is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Adjective - Botany:

The leaves of the Salix nigra tree are long and narrow.

Adjective - Slang:

"Black willow" is a salix nigra term used by local river guides to refer to the dangerous sections of the river.

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