basket willow
basket willow — noun
1. a type of willow tree with long, thin branches that bend easily, grown so the br
a type of willow tree with long, thin branches that bend easily, grown so the branches can be cut and used for weaving baskets
Amara planted three basket willows along the stream behind her cottage.
The basket willow's thin branches are cut and soaked before weaving begins.
passive description of the harvesting and preparation process
Jun harvested basket willow shoots in late winter for his workshop.
Lin discovered basket willows growing thick in the damp soil beside the irrigation ditch.
Fatima twisted the basket willow stems into a strong carrying basket.
- osier
more common in British English; can refer to the tree itself or the twigs used for weaving
用法筆記
Often used when talking about traditional crafts or farming. The tree is usually called an 'osier' in British English.