Status: Exotic, Class C (Widespread within the state)
Synonyms:
Tamarix pentandra Pallas, nom. illeg.
Tamarix ramosissima Ledebour
Tamarix chinensis is found along streams throughout middle elevations in the Gila National Forest. It is considered an invasive exotic and has been the object of an eradication effort.
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Tamarix chinensis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Little Bear Canyon, May 5, 2007
Tamarix chinensis, open flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Canyon, Sept. 10, 2008
Tamarix chinensis, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, just west of Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
Tamarix chinensis, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mimbres Valley, just west of Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
Tamarix chinensis, closeup of winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, December 31, 2009
Tamarix chinensis, macro of lateral bud on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, December 31, 2009
Tamarix chinensis, macro of lateral bud on winter twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, December 31, 2009
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