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Athel pine, tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution


Scientific name:Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst.

Common Name:

athel pine, tamarisk

Status:

Declared Noxious weed. The Agriculture Victoria website has information about the
noxious weed classification of this species.

Habitat:

Semi-arid to arid warm-temperate or subtropical regions, preferably in full sun and on light to medium loams. (Parsons & Cuthbertson 2001). Disturbed and undisturbed streams, waterways, bottomlands, banks and drainage channels, moist rangelands and pastures. (PAC 2005).

Related Links

Information on Athel Pine on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).
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