Athel pine

Family: Tamaricaceae
Scientific name: Tamarix aphylla
Description: Plant Form: Small spreading tree. Size: Up to 12 m tall. Stem: Reddish-brown to grey-green and smooth when young, turning darker and rough with age. Leaves: Tiny scales 1-2 mm long arranged along cylindrical branchlets. Flowers: Pale pink to white, small in long clusters with 5 small petals. Fruit and Seeds: Bell shaped capsules 2-3 mm long, with numerous hairy seeds within. Habitat: Along waterways, woodlands, grasslands, pastures, roadsides. Distinguishing Features: Flowers distinguish from Pines (Pinus species) and Sheoaks (Casuarinaceae) but hard to distinguish from other Tamarisks (Tamarix species) without expert advice. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Woody/tree

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