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Tamarix canariensis, commonly known as Tamarisk, is a shrub or small tree native to regions including Algeria, Baleares, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Chad, France, Libya, Morocco, Niger, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. Tamarisk (Latin: Tamarix canariensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tamarisk is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tamarisk is a member native to ALG, BAL, CNY, CVI, CHA, and FRA. Tamarisk thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a slightly alkaline environment with a pH of 7–7.5.
Tamarisk grows best in USDA zone 7-10, 8/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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