Salix kinuyanagi (species of willow)
A specific species of willow native to Japan, often used in basketry and erosion control. The name literally means 'silk willow'.
Salix kinuyanagi often grows along riverbanks.
This basket is woven from Salix kinuyanagi branches.
Hiragana spelling, also acceptable.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
From 絹 (kinu, 'silk') + 柳 (yanagi, 'willow'), referring to the silky texture of the leaves or catkins.