Salix Alba and It's Cultural Significance

Author(s)	NAVEENA DINODIA
Country	India
Abstract	Salix Alba, commonly known as the Willow Tree, comprise of more than 300 species of big shrubs and deciduous trees that are particularly found in abundance in moist soils and cold temperature. Though some of them, like the dwarf willow, hardly grows beyond 7 centimeters. It is known to have many medicinal and commercial uses. Salix Alba has been attributed with beliefs, symbolism and folk-culture. It was used in the World War II as a strategic warfare material by the Britain. This research paper is titled “Salix Alba and its Cultural Significance” and it will scrutinize the social, cultural and literary significance of Salix alba. A branch of willow tree, for example, in Buddhism represents bodhisattva of compassion. In Christianity, its branches are used in ceremonies on Palm Sunday – the Sunday before the Easter. The paper will study a number of (literary) cultures and religions to underline the importance of Salix alba.
Keywords	Salix alba, Willow tree, Culture, religion, Asian folk tales
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023
Published On	2023-02-10
Cite This	Salix Alba and It's Cultural Significance - NAVEENA DINODIA - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023.

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