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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Woody
Shrubs and Vines
3.
Leaves appearing to resemble juniper
Salt
cedar
(Tamaricaceae)
Saltcedar
(Tamarix
ramosissima Ledeb.)
Introduced
perennial.
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Notes: An
invasive species that reduces cover for native wildlife species. Infestations are most prominent in western
Oklahoma, but it can be found throughout the state.
It is often sold as a ornamental, primarily in mail
order
catalogs. However, its planting is
strongly discouraged.
NWI status:
FACW
China
tamarisk (Tamarix chinensis
Lour.)
Introduced
perennial.
NWI status:
FACW
Last update: 2/16/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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