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Myricaria germanica

Myricaria germanica, the German tamarisk, is a species of flowering plant in the family Tamaricaceae. It is native to continental Europe including Scandinavia, the Black Sea region, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. An erect shrub reaching at most , it is a pioneer species adapted to recently scoured riverbanks in mountainous regions. It has been cultivated in Great Britain since 1582.

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

  • Myricaria germanica subsp. germanica – entire range, except Pakistan
  • Myricaria germanica subsp. pakistanica – Pakistan

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