Tamarix africana
Tamaris d’Afrique
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Littoral |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 5 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Scales |
| Height | 3-10 m |
Description
A coastal dweller. The most common Tamarix in the area.
Flowers
The pale pink flowers are borne in a tight spike, 30-60 mm long, 5-8 mm wide.
Leaves
Scales leaves resemble green scales e.g. Cupressus, Juniperus. Without stalks, scale-like, 2-4 mm long.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: with numerous, soft hairy seeds.
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