French tamarisk
Tamarix gallica L.
Tamarix gallica, known as French tamarisk, is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the Tamaricaceae family. It can grow up to 5 meters tall and is characterized by its twiggy, herbaceous structure. Native to regions across Europe and parts of North Africa and South America, it has been documented in locations such as Madeira, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and Malta, among others. The species was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus.
Description
Tamarix gallica is a member of the Tamaricaceae family and is native to a wide range of regions, including Madeira, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and parts of North Africa and South America. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a height of up to 5 meters. The plant is herbaceous and twiggy in appearance. Its common name, French tamarisk, reflects its historical or regional association. The species was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
Other common names
TamariskFrench tamarisk
Distribution
Madeira · Portugal Continental · BR · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · HR · IE · Belgium · Flemish Region · Saint Barthelemy · GB · PT · MX · AR · Corse (Corsica) · Channel Is. · Great Britain · Ireland · Italy · Malta · England · Wales · Croatia · Slovenia · MT · SI · LY · FR · DK · Global
Synonyms
Tamarix esperanzanaTamarix brachylepisTamarix matritensisTamariscus narbonensisTamariscus gallicusTamarix anglicaTamarix siretiTamarix riojanaTamarix gallica var. brachylepisTamarix esperanzana var. majoriflora