Tamarix gallica
French Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Also known as: Tamariscus gallicus (L.) All. +16 more
- Tamariscus gallicus (L.) All.
- Tamariscus narbonensis Garsault
- Tamariscus pentander Lam.
- Tamarix aegyptiaca Bertol.
- Tamarix algeriensis G.Nicholson
- Tamarix anglica var. berthelotii Webb ex Pit. & Proust
- Tamarix anglica Webb
- Tamarix brachylepis Sennen
- Tamarix brachystylis var. littoralis Pau & Font Quer
- Tamarix ehrenbergii C.Presl ex Bunge
- Tamarix esperanzana Pau & Villar
- Tamarix esperanzana var. majoriflora Pau & Villar
- Tamarix gallica f. divaricata Ehrenb.
- Tamarix gallica f. effusa Ehrenb.
- Tamarix gallica subsp. anglica (Webb) Bonnier & Layens
- Tamarix gallica subsp. speciosa Jacob-Makoy
- Tamarix gallica var. heterophylla Ehrenb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Tamaricaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Tamarix gallica (commonly known as French tamarisk or Tamarisk) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Tamaricaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Chad, Corse, France, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Niger, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Azores, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil South, California, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Madeira, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Myanmar, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is.