Tamarisk

Tamarix aphylla 2Location: Wadi Gimal Hamata 2003

naturalized trees in deep sandy soils along the river. Easily identified by the multitude of long, fine, drooping, jointed branchlets that resemble pine needles. Actual leaves are reduced to tiny (1-2mm) scales sheathing these green stems. Least invasive of the noxious 'Saltcedars' that plague riparian habitats across the west.

Tamarix aphylla 3Location: Wadi Gimal Hamata 2003

Tamarix aphylla 4Location: Wadi Gimal Hamata 2003

Tamarix aphylla 5Location: Wadi Gimal Hamata 2003

Tamarix tetragyna is a common small tree of salty habitats. It has 4 anthers and 4 lobed style.

Not native : Tamarisks are very invasive in riparian communities. They are extremely competitive against native vegetation because they are aggressive usurpers of water.

Not native : Tamarisks are very invasive in riparian communities. They are extremely competitive against native vegetation because they are aggressive usurpers of water.

close-up of blooms

trees in bloom