Plant

Saltcedar

Tamarix ramosissima

Invasive summary

A riparian shrub or small tree that invades stream corridors and arid-region waterways.

Known impacts

Alters riparian habitat, water use patterns, sediment dynamics, and fire behavior.

Management notes

Use integrated mechanical, herbicide, biological control, and native revegetation strategies.

Native range

Eurasia

Regions where reported

  • MX - 40 public points
  • US - 40 public points
  • CA - 23 public points