Latin name: Tamarix aphylla (L.) H. Karst. Pronunciation: TAM-ar-ix a-FIL-a Common name: Athel Family: Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk) Habitat: Washes, roadsides at low elevations, east South Coast area, deserts, native to India Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Tamarix 2) aphylla |
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