Saltcedar


	Tamarix ramosissima
	Family Name:	Tamaricaceae
	Class:	B
	Other Names:	pink tamarisk
	Why is it a noxious weed?	It is an aggressive colonizer that is able to adapt to a variety of habitats. It forms monotypic stands and secretes salt that forms a crust above and below ground that inhibits survival of other plants. It absorbs an enormous amount of water.

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