Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tamariscina
ID:
438399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 604 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437731



Common Names

  • Tamariscine Saltwort
  • Tamariscine's Saltwort
  • Tamariscine Saltwort


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Synonyms

  • Caroxylon tamariscinum (Pall.) Moq. [unknown]

Description

Salsola tamariscina (also called Tamarisk Saltbush, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, spiny, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in agricultural fields.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola tamariscina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salsola tamariscina is a small, yellow-green, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, four-angled, flattened, brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola tamariscina is an annual or biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. It is best propagated by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Salsola tamariscina

Salsola tamariscina is native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia and Africa.

Salsola tamariscina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola tamariscina?

Salsola tamariscina

What is the common name of Salsola tamariscina?

Tamarisk Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Salsola tamariscina?

Salt flats and alkaline soils of the Mediterranean and Middle East

Species in the Salsola genus

Salsola acanthoclada, Salsola acutifolia, Salsola marujae, Salsola melitensis, Salsola oppositifolia, Salsola nitraria, Salsola nodulosa, Salsola mairei, Salsola lanata, Salsola inermis, Salsola kali, Salsola longifolia, Salsola laricina, Salsola schweinfurthii, Salsola spinescens, Salsola soda, Salsola paletzkiana, Salsola papillosa, Salsola pellucida, Salsola praemontana, Salsola brevifolia, Salsola brachiata, Salsola collina, Salsola chellalensis, Salsola carpatha, Salsola angolensis, Salsola aegaea, Salsola algeriensis, Salsola affinis, Salsola aphylla, Salsola arbuscula, Salsola glomerata, Salsola genistoides, Salsola gemmascens, Salsola imbricata, Salsola gymnomaschala, Salsola gypsacea, Salsola dendroides, Salsola cruciata, Salsola cyclophylla, Salsola cyrenaica, Salsola foliosa, Salsola crassa, Salsola zygophylla, Salsola tetrandra, Salsola subglabra, Salsola tetragona, Salsola tamariscina, Salsola verticillata, Salsola vermiculata,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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