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Sonoran Desert Tamarisks

Woody shrubs or trees. Non-native and so most often in disturbed habitats. Leaves scale-like on fine, pine needle-like twigs. Two common species.

Salt Cedar

Tamarix pentandra

Athel Tamarisk

Tamarix aphylla

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Shrubby tree with conifer like foliage. Panicles of fine pink flowers. Deciduos in winter. Found along rivers, riparian habitats and even desert canyons in the Sonoran Desert.   Detailed Description

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Evergreen tree with conifer like foliage. Panicles of fine pink flowers. Old World native found in cities, agric. areas and on river flood plains. Detailed Description

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