Tamarix canariensis facts for kids
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The Canary Island Tamarisk (Tamarix canariensis) is a cool flowering plant. It's part of the Tamaricaceae family. This plant can grow as a shrub or a small tree. It can reach up to 4 meters (about 13 feet) tall!
People once thought this plant grew in many places. These included Macaronesia, North Africa, and parts of Europe. But now, scientists know it only lives in the Canary Islands. Other similar plants found elsewhere are actually a different species called Tamarix gallica. A scientist named Carl Ludwig Willdenow first described the Canary Island Tamarisk in 1816.
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Flowers and foliage
Where the Canary Island Tamarisk Lives
The Canary Island Tamarisk is special because it is endemic to the Canary Islands. This means it naturally grows nowhere else in the world!
It is believed to grow on almost all the Canary Islands. The only island where it hasn't been found is El Hierro. You can find this plant from sea level up to about 560 meters (about 1,837 feet) high. It's more common closer to the coast. This plant is tough and can even grow in salty areas, like near the sea shore or in river mouths.
See also
In Spanish: Tarajal para niños
