Tamarix aphylla
Deut. Fl., 641. 1882.
Common names: Athel tamarisk
Selected by author to be illustratedIntroducedWeedy
Basionym: Thuja aphylla Linnaeus
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Trees, to 10+ m. Leaves sheathing; blade abruptly pointed, 2 mm. Inflorescences 3–6 cm × 4–5 mm; bract exceeding pedicel, not reaching calyx tip. Flowers 5-merous; sepals 1–1.5 mm, margins entire; petals oblong to elliptic, 2–2.5 mm; antisepalous stamens 5, filaments alternate with nectar disc lobes, all originating from edge of disc. 2n = 24.
Phenology: Flowering late summer–early winter.
Habitat: Lakeshores, riverways, sandy soil
Elevation: 0–600 m
Distribution
Ariz., Calif., Nev., Tex., Utah, sw Asia, n Africa, introduced also in Mexico (Baja California, Coahuila), Australia.
Discussion
Tamarix aphylla forms hybrids (rarely) with T. ramosissima and T. chinensis.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.