Myricaria germanica
Species of flowering plant
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Myricaria germanica, the German tamarisk, is a species of flowering plant in the family Tamaricaceae.[2] It is native to continental Europe including Scandinavia, the Black Sea region, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.[1] An erect shrub reaching at most 8 ft (2.4 m), it is a pioneer species adapted to recently scoured riverbanks in mountainous regions.[3][4] It has been cultivated in Great Britain since 1582.[3][5]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Tamaricaceae |
| Genus: | Myricaria |
| Species: | M. germanica |
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| Myricaria germanica | |
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Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Myricaria germanica subsp. germanica – entire range, except Pakistan
- Myricaria germanica subsp. pakistanica Qaiser – Pakistan
Close-up of flower spike
Flowers can be white, cream, or pink
Close-up of leaves
A stand in Tyrol, Italy
Seed capsules
Seed pods opening
On the banks of a river north of Tbilisi, Georgia
Pink-flowered individuals for sale
