Tamarix parviflora aka Salt Cedar

Tamarix parviflora, commonly known as smallflower tamarisk, is a species of tamarisk native to southeast Europe, Iran, and Palestine. It has also been introduced to various regions, including Algeria, Austria, Cape Provinces, Corsica, Italy, Libya, Mexico, Pakistan, Sicily, Spain, West Himalayas, and western North America. This invasive species thrives in moist habitats, particularly in saline soils. It can grow as a shrub or tree, reaching heights of up to 5 meters. Its branching twigs are adorned with tiny linear leaves measuring no more than 2 or 3 millimeters in length. The inflorescence consists of dense spikes bearing pink flowers that are 1 to 4 centimeters long. T. parviflora was first described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1828. This deciduous species showcases small, pointed green leaves and produces a profusion of small, four-petalled pale pink flowers on older stems during late spring. With its arching, purple stems, scale-like bright green leaves, and dense lateral racemes of tiny, four-petalled pink flowers, T. parviflora adds beauty to landscapes during late spring and early summer.