Tamarix senegalensis explained

Tamarix senegalensis is a species of flowering plants of the Tamaricaceae family.^[1] It is a tree or twiggy shrub, that grows in saline soil, sandy desert and sea-shore.^[2]

Description

Tamarix senegalensis is a large shrub, reaching 2–5 metres height. It has many small leaves. In Cape Verde it is called tarrafe, and the related name tarrafal has been given to a number of localities.^[3]

Distribution and ecology

Tamarix senegalensis occurs on and near the coasts of northwestern Africa (Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal) and the Cape Verde islands.^{[2] [4]}

Further reading

• Book: Schmidt, Johann Anton. Beiträge zur Flora der Cap Verdischen Inseln. 1852. 296.

Notes and References

1. Book: Roskov. Y.. Kunze. T.. Orrel. T.. Abucay. L.. Paglinawan. L.. Culham. A.. Bailly. n.. Kirk. P.. Bourgoin. T.. Baillargeon. T.. Decock. W.. De Wever. A.. Didžiulis. V.. "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist.". Species 2000. Reading, England. 6 December 2014.
2. Web site: Tamarix sengalensis. 27 January 2019 . Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva

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3. http://www.caboverde.com/nature/plan-59.jpg Planta Endemicas e arvores indigenas de Cabo Verde
4. Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 52