How to Identify Tamaricaceae
Tamaricaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Tamaricaceae Species
Tamarix gallica L.
Tamarix gallica L.
Tamarix gallica L. is a flowering shrub grown ornamentally and used for medicine…
Tamarix parviflora DC.
Tamarix parviflora DC.
Tamarix parviflora, smallflower tamarisk, is an invasive shrub or tree native to…
Tamarix africana Poir.
Tamarix africana Poir.
African tamarisk (Tamarix africana Poir.) is a self-supporting Tamaricaceae tree…
Tamarix usneoides E.Mey.
Tamarix usneoides E.Mey.
Tamarix usneoides is a deep-rooted shrub or small tree native to semi-arid south…
Tamarix canariensis Willd.
Tamarix canariensis Willd.
Tamarix canariensis is a Canary Islands-endemic flowering shrub or small tree in…
Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.
Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.
Tamarix aphylla is a salt-tolerant arid-region tree with various established and…
Tamarix chinensis Lour.
Tamarix chinensis Lour.
Tamarix chinensis, or Chinese tamarisk, is a flowering shrub or tree native to C…
Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.
Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.
Tamarix ramosissima is a hardy ornamental Eurasian shrub or small tree often inv…
Myricaria germanica Qaiser
Myricaria germanica Qaiser
Myricaria germanica, the German tamarisk, is an erect flowering pioneer shrub na…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Tamaricaceae?
Tamaricaceae plants belong to the Caryophyllales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 14 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Tamaricaceae?
Tamaricaceae is classified in the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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