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Tamarix smyrnensis

Tamarix smyrnensis Bunge
Tamarix smyrnensis
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Tamarix smyrnensis is a species in the genus Tamarix, belonging to the family Tamaricaceae. It was first described by Bunge in 1852. This species is native to a wide range across southern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central and South Asia.

Description

Tamarix smyrnensis is distributed across several regions, including Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the East Aegean Islands, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Romania, South European Russia, the Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, and Turkey. It is part of a genus known for its salt-tolerant shrubs and trees, commonly found in arid and semi-arid environments. The species is part of the Tamaricaceae family, which is characterized by small, scale-like leaves and clusters of small, often pink or white flowers.

Distribution

Global · Afghanistan · Albania · Bulgaria · Cyprus · East Aegean Is. · Greece · Iran · Iraq · Kriti · Krym · Lebanon-Syria · Pakistan · Romania · South European Russi · Transcaucasus · Turkey-in-Europe · Turkey

Synonyms

Tamarix hohenackeriTamarix pallasii var. macrostemonTamarix florida var. roseaTamarix pallasii var. moldavicaTamarix lessingiiTamarix pallasii var. smyrnensisTamarix pallasii var. albiflora

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