146 observationsLeast Concern
Tamarix nilotica
Tamarix nilotica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Tamaricaceae βΊGenus: Tamarix
About
Tamarix nilotica, the Nile tamarisk, is a species of shrub or small tree in the tamarisk family. It is found in arid parts of North Africa and the Middle East, particularly areas with high salinity. It forms part of the dune stabilisation process.