Tamarix tetrandra

Tamarix tetrandra

''Tamarix tetrandra'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Tamaricaceae, native to south eastern Europe, Turkey, Bulgaria and Crimea. Growing to 3 m tall and broad, it is a small deciduous tree with almost black arching branches, and tiny scale-like leaves arranged along the branches. Racemes of pale pink flowers are produced in late spring.
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Naming

The binomial ''Tamarix tetrandra'' means "four-stamen tamarisk".
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Habitat

This plant is particularly associated with temperate coastal areas, but can also be grown inland in a sunny position with protection from winter winds. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyTamaricaceae
GenusTamarix
SpeciesT. tetrandra
Photographed in
Bulgaria
Israel