Tamarix sp.
Tamarisk, saltcedar, Saltcedar
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Tamaricaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Tamarix sp. (Tamarisk) is a non-native California shrub in the Tamaricaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Casuarina: Tamarix has jointed green twigs with scale leaves; Casuarina has grooved twigs with whorled scale teeth.; vs Artemisia: Tamarix has bladeless scale leaves on jointed twigs; Artemisia has small but distinct lobed leaves.; vs Neltuma: Tamarix has scale-like leaves on delicate twigs; mesquite has compound leaves with distinct leaflets.; vs Pinus: Tamarix has jointed green deciduous twigs; pine has woody branches with clustered needles.; vs Acacia: Tamarix has tiny scale leaves on jointed twigs; Acacia has distinct compound leaves or flattened leaf-like stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tamarix sp. native to California?
No. Tamarix sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tamarix sp. belong to?
Tamarix sp. is in the Tamaricaceae family, genus Tamarix.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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