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Species:
Tamarix spp.
Common Name(s):
saltcedar
Habitats Impacted:
riparian/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
A Dirty Dozen species. Prolific seeder. Can grow in a variety of climates. Outcompetes native vegetation and can form monocultures. Alters water quality and availability. Introduced as an ornamental and for erosion control. Four species of Tamarix are found in Oklahoma.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Tamarix spp.
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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