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Record 1 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
CONT

Another variety of the Peking Willow is the Turkish Willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') with slender young branchlets that are twisted and contorted in the most curious fashion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
CONT

Le Saule turc (Salix matsudans 'Tortuosa') est une autre variété du saule de Pékin dont les jeunes rameaux grêles sont spiralés de la plus étrange façon.

Spanish

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