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Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.)

Saltcedar flowers

• Native to the Mediterranean and Asia
• Some plants were introduced for wind erosion control, others brought here as ornamentals.
• Exudes salt from leaves, salt falls to ground making establishment of many species difficult
• Can drink up to 200 gallons of water a day, drying up ponds and small lakes

• Trees and shrubs with scale-like leaves
• Flowers with 5 petals, 5 sepals, 5 stamens

Saltcedar plant

Other Web Resource Links

• Montana War On Weeds - Saltcedar