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smallflower tamarisk
Scientific Name: Tamarix parviflora
Family: Tamaricaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Smallflower Tamarisk (Tamarix parviflora)
Tamarix parviflora, commonly known as smallflower tamarisk, is a deciduous shrub or tree recognized for its delicate pink flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is known to be a deep-rooted shrub.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Tamarix parviflora DC.
- Common Name: Smallflower Tamarisk
- Synonyms: Saltcedar, small-flower tamarisk, tamarisk, Tamarix tetrandra.
- Family: Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk Family)
- Taxonomic Rank:
- Kingdom: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Violales
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southeastern Europe and temperate Asia.
- Has been introduced to other regions.
Ecological Role
- Considered an aggressive species in some regions.
- Known to potentially drain water from the water table.
Morphological Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub that can grow up to 15 ft (4.8 m) in height.
- Irregular shape with a height and diameter of approximately 400 cm.
- Small (1/8 inch), pink flowers with 4 petals and sepals.
- Leaves are linear.
- Blooms in late May.
Quirky Facts
- The species is described as 4-merous, with nectar disks longer than wide, and stamens together with disk lobes.
- In 2004, a Small-flower Tamarisk in Oregon was recognized as the largest known tree of its kind by American Forests Champion Trees.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.
- USDA PLANTS Database: Information including the USDA PLANTS Symbol (TAPA4).