false tamarisk

plant

Also known as: Myricaria

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False tamarisk, also known as German tamarisk, refers to plants in the genus Myricaria. These are related to tamarisks (Tamarix), both of which are shrubs and trees found in arid regions from the Mediterranean to Asia. They are characterized by deep roots, slender branches, and small, scalelike leaves. Their feathery appearance comes from clusters of small pink flowers.12

Both tamarisks and false tamarisks can tolerate drought and salinity. However, some tamarisk species introduced to North America are considered invasive pests because they consume scarce water resources and displace native plants.13

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tamarisk
…trees (family Tamaricaceae) that, with false tamarisks (Myricaria, 10 species), grow in salt deserts, by seashores, in mountainous areas, and in other semiarid localities from the Mediterranean region to central Asia and northern China. Many have been introduced into North America. They have deep-ranging roots and long, slender branches with…
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…trees (family Tamaricaceae) that, with false tamarisks (Myricaria, 10 species), grow in salt deserts, by seashores, in mountainous areas, and in other semiarid localities from the Mediterranean region to central Asia and northern China. Many have been introduced into North America. They have deep-ranging roots and long, slender branches with…
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