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Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk (Tamarix)

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Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk Genus Details

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The tamarisk or salt-cedar is a heath-like shrub or tree that has green stems with very small, scale-like, feathery leaves and attractive pinkish flowers. Several other species are grown in the U.S. that have origins in Africa, Asia, and Mediterranean countries. These trees and shrubs are extremely drought tolerant and have been used for erosion control as sand-binding plants in naturalized plantings along seashores, streams, salt flats and wild areas. Flowering occurs primarily in the southwestern U.S. from spring to autumn, but can occur during most of the year under appropriate environmental conditions. Pollen dispersal is primarily by insects, but can happen by wind in certain conditions. Tamarix dioica, a species native to parts of Asia and cultivated in the U.S., may possess more allergenicity than other Tamarix species.


Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk Allergy Info

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Tamarix has been known to cause allergic symptoms. Allergenicity has been reported in the southwestern United States.

Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk (Tamarix) is a genus of the TAMARICACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Salt-Cedar, Tamarisk Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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