Salix cinerea is a species of shrubs and small trees that belongs to the willow family. Synonyms for Salix cinerea include gray willow, hoary willow, sage willow, and grey-leaved willow. Gray willow refers to the shrub's characteristic grayish-white leaves, while hoary willow and sage willow name the plant after the color and texture of its leaves. Grey-leaved willow is a descriptive synonym, indicating the shrub's foliage color. The different synonyms of Salix Cinerea are used interchangeably depending on the region, context and purpose of the person using the name.