noun
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'.
キヌヤナギは川岸に生えることが多い。
Salix kinuyanagi often grows along riverbanks.
この籠はキヌヤナギの枝で編まれている。
This basket is woven from Salix kinuyanagi branches.
General term for willow; キヌヤナギ is a specific species.
From 絹 (kinu, 'silk') + 柳 (yanagi, 'willow'), referring to the silky texture of the leaves or catkins.