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French tamarisk

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Definition of French tamarisk

: a Eurasian shrub or small tree (Tamarix gallica) with white or pink flowers that is often found as an escape in the southern U.S.

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“French tamarisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20tamarisk. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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