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