Saltcedar
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Tamarix ramosissima |
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| Family Name: |
Tamaricaceae |
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| Class: | B | |
| Other Names: |
pink tamarisk |
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| 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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More Information:
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Visit Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Here
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