tamarisk
/'tæmərisk/
Definition
- Noun:
- A shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix: A plant characterized by small, scale-like or needle-shaped leaves and feathery clusters of small white or pinkish flowers. It is commonly found in coastal regions and areas with salty soil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The tamarisk is often planted to help stabilize sand dunes.
- We saw a beautiful tamarisk with pink flowers by the seaside.
Advanced Usage
- Ecological Role: The tamarisk is noted for its tolerance to saline conditions and is sometimes used in land reclamation.
- The tamarisks were introduced to control erosion along the brackish riverbank.
Variants and Related Words
- Genus Tamarix: The scientific genus name for all tamarisk species.
- Salt cedar: A common name for some invasive species of tamarisk, particularly in North America.
Synonyms
- Salt cedar (for specific species)
- Tamarix (scientific/genus name)
Noun
- any shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix having small scalelike or needle-shaped leaves and feathery racemes of small white or pinkish flowers; of mostly coastal areas with saline soil
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