African tamarisk
Tamarix africana Poir.
Tamarix africana, known as African tamarisk, is a tree species in the Tamaricaceae family. It is a self-supporting plant with simple leaves and can reach up to 6.3 m in height. The species was first described in 1789 and is native to regions including the Azores, Açores, and several other islands, as well as parts of Europe such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Description
Tamarix africana is a member of the genus Tamarix, characterized by its shrub or tree growth form. It is found in a range of locations including the Azores, Açores, Corvo Island, Faial Island, Flores Island, Graciosa Island, Pico Island, Santa Maria Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, and parts of Europe. The species was published in 1789 and is known for its ability to grow up to 6.3 m tall with simple leaf morphology.
Other common names
African tamarisk
Distribution
Açores · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · HR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · Azores · Italy · England · Wales · Croatia · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Flemish Region · Algeria · Baleares · Canary Is. · Corse · Libya · Louisiana
Synonyms
Tamarix font-queriTamarix hispanicaTamarix hieronymiTamarix celtibericaTamarix castellanaTamarix calaranthaTamarix viciosoiTamarix uncinatifoliaTamarix segobricensisTamarix speciosaTamarix africana f. leptostachyaTamarix africana var. laxifloraTamarix africana var. saharaeTamarix castellana f. roseaTamarix longebracteolataTamarix malacitanaTamarix theodori