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Tamarix ramosissima, commonly known as Tamarisk, is a shrub or small tree native to regions including Afghanistan, Bulgaria, China North-Central, East Aegean Islands, and parts of Europe and Central Asia. Tamarisk (Latin: Tamarix ramosissima) 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 AFG, BUL, CHN, EAI, RUE, and GRC. Tamarisk thrives in well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) with a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Tamarisk grows best in USDA zone 2-9, 9/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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