Tamarix africana, also known as the African tamarisk, is a species of tree in the family Tamaricaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple leaves. Individuals can grow to 6.3 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of African Tamarisk being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tamarix gallica
- Tamarix canariensis
- Tamarix nilotica
- Tamarix boveana
- Tamarix ramosissima
- Tamarix chinensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Tamaricaceae
- Genus
- Tamarix
- Species
- Tamarix africana
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