red willow

Thân thiện

A red willow grows beside the quiet stream.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of willow tree: "red willow" refers to a Eurasian species of osier willow (Salix purpurea) characterized by its reddish or purple-colored young twigs and bark. The bark is noted for being rich in tannin.

Usage Notes

• "Red willow" is a common name for a specific plant species. It is used primarily in botanical, horticultural, or naturalist contexts.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• The red willow is often planted for erosion control along riverbanks.
• You can identify the red willow by the distinctive purple hue of its slender branches.
• Traditional leather makers valued the red willow for its tannin-rich bark.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
  • Red willow branches are used in basket weaving.
  • The area is known for its red willow thickets.

Variants and Related Words

• Purple osier: Another common name for the same species ().
• Basket willow: A general term for willow species used in weaving, which may include the red willow.
• Osier: A term for any willow with flexible branches used in basketwork.

Synonyms

• Purple willow
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Red willow bark: Specifically referring to the bark of this tree, often cited for its tannin content.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Eurasian osier having reddish or purple twigs and bark rich in tannin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• purple willow
• red osier
• basket willow
• purple osier
• Salix purpurea